iRead4u

Reads (text to speech) the currently highlighted text on the screen (current tab)

iRead4u: Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension

iRead4u is a functional and easy to use Text-to-Speech Chrome Extension. It works by reading out the text highlighted by the user. All a user needs to do is highlight the text they require reading out and then either press Alt+Shift+S or click on the extension's icon. It's a very effective tool for those who prefer auditory learning or have difficulty reading small text.
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Extension stats

By: deep4788
Users: 778
-18
Rating: 2.00
(12)
Version: 1.5.0 (Last updated: 2016-11-02)
Creation date: 2016-11-02
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 219.14K

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Reads the currently highlighted text on the screen; converts highlighted text to speech.

Highlight the text you want to be read and do either of:

  • Press [Alt+Shift+S] or
  • Click on the extension's icon

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User reviews

This extension doesn't work at all, wouldn't recommend
by Lola yang, 2021-12-21

it was pathetic
by Lefty, 2021-05-04

It's useless, it does not even work. If you click on it nothing happens to it.
by Nilufar B, 2021-01-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

iRead4u does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

iRead4u has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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