Readr for Reddit

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

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Readr for Reddit: Optimized Reading Mode 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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Extension stats

By: Saransh Sinha

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 4.86

(221)

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

Creation date: 2017-06-06

Permissions:

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

Size: 108.54K

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

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 18,853 ▲ 15

Other rankings

#1935 in Accessibility ▲ 29 #22 in reddit keyword 45 ▼ 10 #234 in firefox keyword 21 ▼ 5 #258 in press keyword 16 ▼ 42

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Enhances readability of Reddit comments
Excellent for long content like r/AskHistorians or r/WritingPrompts
Beautiful design
Very useful for users with difficulty reading small text
Easy to use and well-received overall

Cons

Does not work with the new Reddit layout
Causes lag for comments
Lacks font customization options
Read button placement is not ideal

Most mentioned

Does not work with the new Reddit layout
Enhances readability
Desire for more font customization
Issues with lagging comments

User reviews

Excellent extension. Would be great to have more font customization.

Alexander Clines, 2021-01-10

It's cool, but doesn't work for new theme. I would be more than happy to see it working on the redesign. Hope you can work it out!

Margo Murua, 2019-11-04

Does not work with the new reddit layout. Would be great otherwise

Mike Massari, 2019-10-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readr for Reddit requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Request access to the following domains: reddit.com
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Risk likelihood

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High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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