Readr for Reddit

This extension adds a beautiful & clutter free reading mode for reddit.

What is Readr for Reddit?

Readr for Reddit is a Chrome extension designed to enhance readability on Reddit. It enables a clutter-free reading mode that transforms how you interact with discussions on any subreddit. The extension offers a 'read' button for an optimized viewing format, making long comment threads more manageable. Additional features include night mode, alternate font style, and keyboard shortcuts. It is currently in its beta phase with plans for future capabilities such as enhanced share options, showing more child comments, upvote links, and compatibility with Firefox and Safari.

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By: Saransh Sinha

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Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.87 (223)

Version: 0.2.3 (Last updated: 2017-06-06)

Creation date: 2017-06-06

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

*://*.reddit.com/*
storage

Size: 108.54K

Email: sa*****@gmail.com

URLs: Website

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 18701 ▼ 242

Other rankings

#1839 in Accessibility ▼ 1 #41 in reddit keyword 46 #243 in press keyword 20 ▲ 5 #289 in font keyword 64 ▲ 7

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Summary

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Reading long reddit comments ( AskReddit, WritingPrompts, AskScience etc. ) is no longer a pain. Try Readr for Reddit, and view individual comments in a clean design, optimised for readability. Just press 'read' on any comment, and open up the Readr viewer.

Works on all subreddits as well as self posts!

Firefox and safari versions under development :D

NEW : Night Mode, Alternate font style and a new options page!

TIP : Press 'Esc' to quit the reader UI and go back to reddit.

How To Use :

Install the Extension
Go to your favorite subreddit and open the discussion on the first interesting link you find
Under the post, press the 'read' button (Present besides the permalink button)

User reviews

User reviews summary

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Makes Reddit comments more readable
Useful for reading long content
Seamless and easy to use
Helps users with difficulty reading small text

Cons

Does not work with new Reddit layout
Causes comments to lag
Read button position inconvenient

Most mentioned

Doesn't work with new Reddit layout
Enhances reading experience
Readr is useful and easy to use

Recent reviews

Awesome idea and awesome execution

Luke Tomke, 2015-01-05

Makes long self posts an absolute breeze.

Perkee, 2014-12-20

A simple, elegant interface that delivers exactly what it promises - no more and no less.

skyler walsh, 2014-12-18

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Safety

Risk impact

Readr for Reddit may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.