# Postlight Reader

> Clear away the clutter from all of your articles. Instantly.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `postlight-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Postlight
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,appearance
- **Daily users:** 2,402
- **Weekly downloads:** 37
- **Rating:** 4.00 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 9
- **Last updated:** 2022-10-25
- **First published:** 2022-09-06
- **Size:** 1.42 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/postlight-reader/)
- **Website:** [https://mercury.postlight.com](https://mercury.postlight.com/)

## Description

Postlight Reader is a Chrome extension that transforms cluttered web articles into clean, easy-to-read pages. Formerly known as Mercury Reader, it removes ads and distractions on any website, allowing users to focus on text and images only. With just one click, you can disable surrounding webpage noise and clutter.

The extension includes features such as sending articles to Kindle, adjusting typeface and text size, and toggling between light and dark themes for comfortable reading. It also optimizes pages for printing and offers seamless sharing via Facebook, Twitter, and Email. Postlight Reader enhances your reading experience by providing a clean, consistent view every time you browse.

## Rankings

- #1,956 — Overall
- #108 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #315 — Appearance
- #24 — delight
- #24 — reader
- #33 — kindle

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

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

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`
- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High 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 support email may not be valid

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