Read Mode

Read Mode

Puts Google Chrome into read mode for a pleasant reading experience.

What is Read Mode?
'Read Mode' is a Google Chrome extension designed for enhancing user reading experience. It removes the distracting elements such as ads, flash animations from webpages and presents the content in a reader-friendly, black-on-white mode, reducing eye strain. To activate or deactivate, simply click on the extension's glasses icon in the address bar.
Stats
Users: 40,000+
Rating: 3.26 (372)
Version: 1.0.6 (Last updated: 2012-09-25)
Creation date: 2012-09-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 178.18K
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Summary

Just click on the glasses icon in the address bar, the current page will turn into a nice-to-read black on white page allowing you to read without forcing your eyes. Ads and Flash animations are also removed while on read-mode. Click the icon again and everything will go back to normal.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Allows auto-scrolling with Greasemonkey script
  • Good for reading blogs and simpler websites
Cons
  • Causes security warnings on many sites
  • Cannot change font type or text size
  • No dark/grey mode for reading
Most mentioned
  • Causes security warnings on many sites
  • Cannot change font type or text size
  • Does not work on some sites
Recent reviews
It's fine except that I cannot change the font type or text size, also can't read in dark/grey mode... or mode that is not to hurtful to the eyes... all it does is stripped away unnecessary stuff, that's all... but reading experience could not be very much improved.
by A Google user, 2018-10-14

Funcionou muito bem! Simples e rápida, sem muitos floreios como a solução da Evernote. Recomendo.
by A Google user, 2016-09-24

It's fine except that I cannot change the font type or text size, also can't read in dark/grey mode... or mode that is not to hurtful to the eyes... all it does is stripped away unnecessary stuff, that's all... but reading experience could not be very much improved.
by A Google user, 2018-10-14
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Safety
Risk impact

Read Mode is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Read Mode if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Read Mode has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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