# Read Aloud ff

> Reads text marked by the user aloud.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-aloud-ff](https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-aloud-ff)

## Overview

- **ID:** `read-aloud-ff`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** oliv
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 410
- **Weekly downloads:** 17
- **Rating:** 3.85 / 5 (20 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.4
- **Last updated:** 2020-04-18
- **First published:** 2019-07-01
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/read-aloud-ff/)

## Description

**Read Aloud ff** is a versatile Chrome extension that reads text you highlight aloud, making browsing more accessible and engaging. Simply select text on any webpage and press 'r' to hear it spoken back to you.

Supporting multiple languages including English, German, Spanish, Italian, and others, it also offers automatic language detection to seamlessly handle multilingual content. This feature-rich extension enhances productivity and accessibility for users worldwide.

The service is offered for free, with support maintained through community contributions to offset operational costs. Experience effortless text-to-speech on the web with Read Aloud ff – a helpful tool for learning, accessibility, and multitasking.

## Rankings

- #5,684 — Overall
- #19 — sustainable
- #105 — lead
- #118 — cloud
- #226 — cost
- #246 — reload

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `*://*/*`
- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- 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/read-aloud-ff)