# Permareader

> Enables or disables Firefox's built-in Reader Mode globally - no more pointless toggling.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `permareader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dsm.iv.tr
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-05-29
- **First published:** 2021-05-28
- **Size:** 24 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/permareader/)

## Description

Permareader is a Firefox add-on that enables or disables Firefox's built-in Reader Mode globally. With this extension, you can automatically enable Reader Mode for tabs that support it, eliminating the need for manual toggling. It is not well-tested but works for the majority of users and is heavily documented, making it useful for writing other basic extensions.

## Rankings

- #136,791 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `tabs`
- `storage`

## 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/permareader)