# Textise This

> An alterative text reader: Powered by textise.net

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/textise-this](https://chrome-stats.com/d/textise-this)

## Overview

- **ID:** `textise-this`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Vedant
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 65
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Version:** 1.2
- **Last updated:** 2022-09-21
- **First published:** 2022-02-25
- **Size:** 8.57 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/textise-this/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/vedantm8/Textise-This](https://github.com/vedantm8/Textise-This)

## Description

**Textise This** is a Chrome extension that offers a clean, text-only reading experience by leveraging the power of [textise.net](https://textise.net). When you activate this add-on, it opens a new tab displaying the current page as simple text, removing all images, ads, and other distractions. This helps users concentrate on the essential information without visual clutter.

Ideal for those who prefer minimalistic web browsing or need an accessible alternative to complex page layouts, Textise This enhances readability and reduces cognitive overload. Experience a distraction-free way to consume web content efficiently and effectively.

## Rankings

- #14,268 — Overall
- #133 — speech to text
- #155 — summarize text
- #167 — context menu

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`

### 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 has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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