Podrest

Turn a page into a podcast
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.

Extension stats

Users: 27
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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Extension 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).

Extension safety

Risk impact

Podrest requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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