# Narrator

> This extension will read aloud selected text

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `narrator`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Narrator: Text To Speech
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 198
- **Weekly downloads:** 6
- **Rating:** 2.25 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-01-30
- **First published:** 2021-01-29
- **Size:** 13 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/narrator/)

## Description

The Narrator Chrome extension allows users to effortlessly listen to text they select on any webpage. Simply highlight the desired text and click the read button to have the content read aloud. This tool enhances accessibility and convenience, making web browsing more inclusive and enjoyable for users who prefer audio content or need assistance with reading. Its straightforward interface ensures anyone can use it without hassle.

## Rankings

- #8,269 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- 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/narrator)