Clearly Reader - Your AI Reading Assistant

A browser extension with reader mode for optimal experience. Features copy, translate, speech, and PDF and Markdown export.

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Clearly Reader is a powerful Chrome extension designed to transform your web reading experience. Activate a distraction-free, customizable reader mode with a single click or the shortcut Alt/Option + R. It intelligently removes ads and popups, supports dark mode, custom fonts, and a unique book layout for comfortable reading.

Beyond reader mode, Clearly Reader includes an AI assistant that can summarize articles, translate text in real-time, and engage in chat about the content. Its TTS features use Microsoft AI voices for natural speech, making articles accessible anywhere. This extension also supports professional content processing with syntax highlighting and LaTeX rendering.

Users can export articles to PDF, Word, Markdown, or convert them to MP3 audio files, and easily send content to platforms like Kindle, Pocket, or Obsidian. Cloud features include bookmark and note syncing across devices, RSS reader support, and permanent snapshots. Clearly Reader is your all-in-one solution for productivity and enhanced reading online.

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By:: https://clearlyreader.com
Users:: 100,000+
Rating:: 4.63
(1,208) 8 new ratings
Version:: 4.1.0 (Last updated: 2025-04-01)
Creation date:: 2021-03-08
Risk:: Moderate risk impact Very low risk likelihood
Permissions:: activeTab
storage
contextMenus
commands
Host permissions:: http://*/*
https://*/*
Size:: 7.21M
Email:: *****@lesslab.net
URLs:: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 15 hours ago

Ranking

# 1,663 ▼ 151

Other rankings

#201 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 8

#22 in возможности ai keyword 42 ▼ 1

#62 in reader keyword 84 ▲ 12

#104 in summarize pdf keyword 40 ▲ 1

#125 in article keyword 19 ▲ 11

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Clearly Reader - Your AI Reading Assistant (v4.1.0)

13,585+ 4.00

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User reviews

Users find Clearly Reader highly useful, easy to use, and effective for reading, with good output and support for code reading. However, recent updates introduced limitations by restricting export functions to paid accounts, causing dissatisfaction. Some complain about frequent auto-logout issues and removal of features such as auto start and book mode. Theme color compatibility issues with dark mode extensions also affect user experience.

Pros

Highly useful and effective for reading assistance
Easy to use and practical
Provides good output format and suitable for reading code
Excellent performance and meets user needs
Helps users focus and read content easily

Cons

Recent updates moved export features to paid version, limiting free exports
Pro account auto-logout issues requiring frequent re-login
Removal of certain functions like on-site auto start and book mode
Theme colors not compatible with dark mode extensions like DarkReader, causing display issues

Recent reviews

Bom app

Arthur Antonio, 2025-04-22

Excellent! I hav e used plenty, this is the very best

James T. Gordon, 2025-04-19

Because I am being forced to give a review or the extension would not work

Praneet Singh, 2025-04-15

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Clearly Reader - Your AI Reading Assistant requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Clearly Reader - Your AI Reading Assistant has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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