Read Out Loud

This extension adds a play button beside selected text on webpages, allowing users to listen to the text as speech

Read Out Loud Chrome Extension - Listen to Text as Speech

Read Out Loud is a Chrome extension that adds a play button beside selected text on webpages, allowing users to listen to the text as speech. It provides a convenient way to have web content read aloud, making it accessible to users with visual impairments or those who prefer audio content.

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By: softapp

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 2.88

(17)

Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)

Creation date: 2023-03-02

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
tabs

Size: 25.84K

Email: ol*****@outlook.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 19,653 ▼ 29

Other rankings

#146 in Accessibility ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Read Out Loud (v1.3.1)

322 3.00

(2)

User reviews

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Incredibly useful for reading books aloud
Seamless integration with user workflow
Enhances reading experience
Great improvements in the new version
Very helpful and easy to use

Cons

No play button available to start reading
Does not work on various platforms like Google Docs
Limited language options, especially for French
Overall functionality issues reported by multiple users
Inability to access desired features like Google voices

Most mentioned

Absence of play button
Functionality issues
Utility in enhancing reading experience
Lack of support for multiple languages
Recent improvement in version

User reviews

Well done, I appreciate it. I use this extension everyday. For the next feature, Please consider incorporating a repeat loop play button.

ครูสุรพัศ ฤทธิ์หิรัญ, 2025-01-08

Doesnt work. There is not play button anywhere and no, im not using it on the chrome web store page. I tried it on google docs and doesnt work.

Chelsea Rodriguez, 2024-12-02

there is no play button. will not read

Joslyn DeRousse, 2024-11-14

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Read Out Loud requires a few sensitive permissions. 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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