# Reading List

> This extension saves a list of links to pages to read later. This reading list extension allows you to save pages in a list to get back to later. It’s super slick and easy to use, and it helps keep your tab count down.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/reading\_list](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reading_list)

## Overview

- **ID:** `reading_list`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Leetcat
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,bookmarks
- **Daily users:** 3,209
- **Weekly downloads:** 31
- **Rating:** 4.66 / 5 (177 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.4.10
- **Last updated:** 2020-09-16
- **First published:** 2017-07-04
- **Size:** 47 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reading_list/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/alexpdraper/reading-list/issues](https://github.com/alexpdraper/reading-list/issues)

## Description

Reading List is a simple and efficient Chrome extension designed to help you save links to web pages you want to read later. This tool keeps your browser organized by reducing the number of open tabs, allowing you to quickly access saved content whenever convenient. Its user-friendly interface makes managing your reading list seamless and hassle-free.

Whether you're researching, catching up on articles, or bookmarking important pages, Reading List streamlines your browsing experience. Save links with just a click and browse your collection at your own pace, enhancing productivity and focus.

## Rankings

- #1,593 — Overall
- #44 — Bookmarks
- #81 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #1 — listing
- #8 — loading
- #11 — lift

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

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

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate 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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## Review summary

Users repeatedly praise Reading List as a simple, convenient replacement for Pocket that saves time by letting you save items to read later without cluttering bookmarks. It is seen as easy to use and resource-efficient, and appreciated for cross-browser availability. Some users request better organization and more flexible preview options, but these are less common.

### Pros

- Replace Pocket: functions well as a Pocket substitute.
- Convenient and easy to use, saving time for reading later.
- Avoids creating bookmarks for read-later items.
- Efficient and lightweight, potentially saving system resources.

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