Podrest

Podrest

Turn a page into a podcast

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What is Podrest?
Podrest is a Chrome extension that turns web articles, blogs, and news into podcast episodes. Easily convert and listen to them on the go with just a few clicks.
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Stats
Users: 29 ▼ -2
Version: 0.2.1 (Last updated: 2022-05-27)
Creation date: 2021-12-28
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • notifications
Size: 2.75M
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Summary

Podrest is a service with which you can convert a web article, blog and news into a podcast so that you can listen to them on the go. This extension converts the current web page into a podcast episode with a few clicks.

To signup, to listen to converted episode or to subscribe to your podcast, go to https://www.getpodrest.com/

Note: When you convert a page with this extension, you will see a desktop notification as long as you use Windows or macOS (Linus is not supported). In case you don't see any notification

  1. Go to chrome://flags/#enable-system-notifications and disable it.
  2. If 1. doesn't solve, allow notifications from Google Chrome in OS settings.
  • Currently only English is supported on this extension. If you look for more language support, please use WEB version (www.getpodrest.com).
Safety
Risk impact

Podrest may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.

Risk likelihood

Podrest is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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