# Markdown file reader

> View markdown files in Firefox.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/markdown-file-reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/markdown-file-reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `markdown-file-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** JTR
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 103
- **Weekly downloads:** 4
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.1
- **Last updated:** 2022-11-12
- **First published:** 2022-11-11
- **Size:** 67 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/markdown-file-reader/)

## Description

Markdown File Reader is a lightweight browser extension designed to transform markdown (.md or .markdown) files into beautifully formatted HTML documents. It enables users to effortlessly view markdown files directly in the browser without manually converting them.

This extension supports multiple themes, allowing customization of the document's appearance by applying predefined or custom CSS styles. It works seamlessly with both local markdown files and those hosted online, although some websites may restrict access to their content. Markdown File Reader enhances readability and convenience for developers, writers, and anyone working with markdown files.

## Rankings

- #11,561 — Overall
- #32 — file
- #79 — reader
- #171 — header
- #229 — film

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`
- ``

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/markdown-file-reader)