Read Out Loud

This extension adds a play button beside selected text on webpages, allowing users to listen to the text as speech
What is Read Out Loud?
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.

Extension stats

By: softapp
Users: 2,000+
Version: 1.3.1 (Last updated: 2024-08-12)
Creation date: 2023-03-02
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 25.84K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Read Out Loud (v1.3.1)
3.00 (2) 312
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Extension summary

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Greatly enhances user experience
  • Seamless integration with workflow
  • Easy to use
Cons
  • Lack of a play/start button
  • No French language support
  • Limited choice of Google voices
  • Some users report that it doesn't work
Most mentioned
  • No play/start button
  • Useful extension
  • Issues with functionality
Recent reviews
there is no play button. will not read
by Joslyn DeRousse, 2024-11-14

Doesnt work, no start button
by Petros Matika, 2024-11-07

There's no start button to make it start.
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Read Out Loud requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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