Text-Only Mode

Allows opening and viewing of pages in text-only mode, with no images and/or other multimedia
Text-Only Mode is a Chrome extension that allows you to view web pages without images or multimedia, preserving layout and colors. You can activate or deactivate Text-Only Mode for an already-open page by clicking the Text-Only Mode icon next to the OmniBar.
Manifest V2
Users:
10,771+
Rating:
3.69
(48)
Version:
1.0.1 (Last updated: 2013-10-01)
Creation date:
2013-10-01
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size:
29.97K
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
2 years ago

User reviews

Only work on click not work automatically for new page. It decrees its utility. But on click it definitely work better than any other similar extension.
by santosh bharad, 2022-08-16

Doesn't work, at all. Useless.
by Cary Taylor, 2020-07-16

did not work, I still got all the ads and other 'fancy' formating on the page. I ONLY WANT THE TEXT!
by Rick Lupton, 2018-11-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Text-Only Mode requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

Text-Only Mode may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • Critical This extension is not longer available in the store
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