Readable

Readable

This extension changes a page's <body> so that it is easier on the eyes

What is Readable?
"Readable" is a simple yet efficient Chrome extension designed to enhance the readability of unstyled HTML pages. It modifies the body style of these pages to lessen strain on the eyes and improve the reading experience. Readable applies changes such as color adjustment, padding addition, line height alteration, and font change to present the content neatly and clearly. It's most effective on sites without CSS and doesn’t remedy poorly designed CSS.
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By: Mozzius
Users: 745 ▲ 23
Rating: 3.50 (6)
Version: 1.2 (Last updated: 2017-04-05)
Creation date: 2017-04-05
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 9.72K
URLs: Website
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Summary

Do you have to read a html page? Does it completely lack any sort of styling? Then Readable is for you!

Readable adds the following styles to the body of a html page:

color: #444; padding: 0 25%; line-height: 1.4em; font-family: 'Helvetica',sans-serif;

The result: Your page is now readable! The background is slightly darker and the text is slightly lighter - lower contrast means it is easier to read. Padding is added to put the content in the middle of the page rather than from the edges, which is horrible to look at. The font is changed to Helvetica, which is a nice font.

Activate Readable by clicking the icon next to the Omnibar.

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User reviews
Poor filtering, no options, and reported for inappropriate overview slides. Last update 2017
by Pat MySecret Pat MySecret, 2023-08-29

Love this extension just for the screenshot in the description. I haven't actually used it yet.
by John Weiss John Weiss, 2023-07-16

Simple, yet perfect! Thank you.
by Omar Magoury Omar Magoury, 2022-03-12
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Safety
Risk impact

Readable is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

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Readable has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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