# Omnivore

> Omnivore is the read-it-later app for serious readers. Distraction free. Privacy focused. Open source.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/omnivore](https://chrome-stats.com/d/omnivore)

## Overview

- **ID:** `omnivore`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** Omnivore
- **Daily users:** 1,490
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Rating:** 4.31 / 5 (35 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.10.0
- **Last updated:** 2024-03-12
- **First published:** 2021-07-23
- **Size:** 179 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-01-19
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/omnivore/)
- **Website:** [https://omnivore.app/feedback](https://omnivore.app/feedback)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/omnivore/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/omnivore/privacy/)

## Description

Omnivore is a privacy-focused, open-source read-it-later Chrome extension designed for serious readers who want a distraction-free experience. Save interesting articles, newsletters, and documents to read later without interruptions. The app allows you to add notes and highlights, helping you engage deeply with your reading material. Organize your reading list exactly how you prefer and enjoy seamless syncing across all your devices, ensuring your content is always accessible wherever you go. Omnivore combines privacy, simplicity, and powerful features for a superior reading experience.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `https://*/**`
- `http://*/**`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Very high risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension is not longer available in the store

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## Review summary

Omnivore is praised for being a free, intuitive, and privacy-focused read-it-later tool that simplifies saving content and reducing inbox clutter. Users appreciate its open-source nature and straightforward functionality. However, multiple users report disappointment due to the app's sale to an AI company and upcoming shutdown. Additionally, there are usability concerns including difficulties opening the saved list from the extension, occasional failures in capturing images, and missing user interface conveniences.

### Pros

- Great free app with good privacy features
- Easy and fast content saving
- Intuitive and works out-of-the-box
- Open-source nature
- Helps reduce inbox clutter and distractions

### Cons

- App is being shut down after being sold to an AI company
- Inability to open saved list directly from the extension
- Occasional issues capturing images requiring retries
- Lack of some convenient UI features like right-click menu or functionality

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/omnivore)