# TTS Reader

> Read out web pages using speech synthesis.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `tts-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Fenix
- **Category:** appearance
- **Daily users:** 63
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 3.33 / 5 (3 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-04-21
- **First published:** 2025-04-18
- **Size:** 25 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-14
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/tts-reader/)

## Description

Read web articles out loud with natural voices.
This Firefox extension brings text-to-speech (TTS) directly into your browser, helping you listen to articles hands-free. Choose a male or female voice, adjust the reading speed, and pause or resume anytime — even after closing the page.
✅ Key Features:
Reads the current webpage aloud, paragraph by paragraph
Choose between male or female voices
Adjustable speech rate (speed)
Stop and resume reading at any time
Saves your progress so you can continue later
Simple and user-friendly interface
Perfect for multitasking, accessibility, or just giving your eyes a break.
Whether you're reading news, blog posts, or long articles — this addon turns them into audio.

## Rankings

- #14,610 — Overall
- #73 — reader
- #86 — speech
- #126 — header
- #183 — resume

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `activeTab`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## 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/tts-reader)