# readReddit, readable text posts on reddit

> Takes any text post and reformats it to a pleasant to read format. readReddit adds a pleasant and clutter free reading mode for reddit text posts and comments.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/readable-text-posts-on-reddit](https://chrome-stats.com/d/readable-text-posts-on-reddit)

## Overview

- **ID:** `readable-text-posts-on-reddit`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** creesch
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 165
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 4.92 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.15.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-05-05
- **First published:** 2019-01-10
- **Size:** 93 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-05
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/readable-text-posts-on-reddit/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/creesch/readReddit](https://github.com/creesch/readReddit)

## Description

readReddit, readable text posts on Reddit, is a Firefox add-on that takes any text post and reformats it to a pleasant and easy-to-read format. It removes clutter and distractions, allowing users to enjoy long-form stories and comments on subreddits like /r/WritingPrompts, /r/HFY, /r/AskHistorians, and /r/askscience. The add-on works on both old and redesigned versions of Reddit, offers light and dark modes, adjustable font size and width, and allows users to choose their own font. readReddit is open source and future plans include customizable themes and button positioning.

## Rankings

- #9,047 — Overall
- #18 — post
- #31 — pleasant
- #59 — reddit
- #234 — speech to text

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://*.reddit.com/`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*.reddit.com`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low 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/readable-text-posts-on-reddit)