# mothreader

> Color web pages text with a gradient that can potentially make it easier to read things

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/mothreader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/mothreader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `mothreader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** lain
- **Category:** appearance
- **Version:** 0.2.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-10
- **First published:** 2022-01-26
- **Size:** 150 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/mothreader/)

## Description

mothreader is a Firefox add-on that enhances the readability of web page text by applying a gradient color effect. It makes text easier to read and aesthetically pleasing, offering a better browsing experience.

## Rankings

- #135,232 — Overall
- #41 — modheader

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `scripting`
- `activeTab`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- 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/mothreader)