Chrome reader mode

Use Chrome Reader Mode to simplify your browsing! This Chrome reader extension offers distraction-free, clean and focused reading

Chrome reader mode is available to install from Chrome Web Store and for download from this page. It has 290 active users The latest version is 2.6.1, and it was published 17 days ago.

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Total download count: 0 (Only count downloads from Chrome-Stats)

All available versions

You can find the current and older versions of Chrome reader mode here. You can download the archived versions or inspect their source codes.

As a free user, you can only download the latest version.

Upgrade to download older versions

Version	Download	Size	Timestamp
2.6.1	CRX · ZIP · Source code	343.04K	2025-01-05
2.5.0	Paid users only	338.94K	2024-12-31
2.3.0	Paid users only	335.87K	2024-12-26
2.2.2	Paid users only	329.73K	2024-12-25
2.2.1	Paid users only	329.73K	2024-12-21
2.2.0	Paid users only	329.73K	2024-12-19
2.1.0	Paid users only	295.94K	2024-12-18
2.0.1	Paid users only	293.89K	2024-12-17
2.0.0	Paid users only	293.89K	2024-12-16
1.1.0	Paid users only	278.53K	2024-12-05

Install CRX file

An CRX file is the file format used for distributing and installing browser extensions in Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers. These extensions add functionalities and features to the Chrome browser, enhancing user experience by integrating additional tools directly into the browsing interface. Similar to an executable file, a CRX file contains all the components needed for an extension to run, including JavaScript code, images, CSS files, and other resources.

Option 1: The easy way (for Windows users only)

Download and run chrome-stats.exe file on your PC. This method will allow you to install Chrome extensions directly from chrome-stats.com in one click. You only need to do this once!
Type in chrome://restart in the URL bar to restart the browser for the changes to take effect.
Download and install the Chrome reader mode CRX file

Option 2: Advanced method

Download Chrome reader mode CRX file
NOTE: Sometimes the browser may block downloading / installing CRX file from outside the Chrome Web Store. If so, you may need to use option 1, or download the ZIP file instead.
In the URL bar, go to chrome://extensions
Enable Developer mode
Drag and drop the downloaded Chrome reader mode CRX file into the Extensions page
When prompted, click Add extension to install Chrome reader mode.

Install ZIP file

Download and unpack the Chrome reader mode ZIP file to a directory of your choice.
In Chrome browser, go to chrome://extensions
Enable Developer mode.
Click on the Load Unpacked button.
Select the directory of with the unpacked Chrome reader mode ZIP file from step 1. Chrome reader mode is now installed on your browser.