# Open in Reader View

> Open links directly in Reader Mode from link context menu.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-reader-view](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-reader-view)

## Overview

- **ID:** `open-in-reader-view`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** infinium
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 1
- **Version:** 1.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2017-11-23
- **Size:** 8.00 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/open-in-reader-view/)

## Description

Open in Reader View is a Firefox add-on that allows you to easily open links directly in Reader Mode from the link context menu. With this add-on, you can enjoy a clutter-free reading experience with just a few clicks.

## Rankings

- #113,456 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `tabs`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/open-in-reader-view)