Strips away clutter like buttons, background images, and changes the page's text size, contrast and layout for better readability

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3.0.0
Update
March 29, 2022
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384KiB
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readerview.freebusinessapps.net
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3
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Storage
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Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ Extension

Do you want to view a news article online without the advertisements etc all blocking the actual article?
Simply install our software Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ and our software will help you remove all the clutter away from a webpage.
This is a simple chrome reader mode software which allows you to focus on the text. Switch to reader view instantly once you install our software.

To get started, here are the few simple steps to follow
Install the software Reader Mode for Google Chrome™
Go to the website you want to use Reader Mode
Click on our software icon/right click and choose \"Reader Mode\"

Our software will automatically remove the advertisements, leaving behind only the article for you to focus on.

Disclaimer: Please note this extension is NOT made by Google and is made by an independent development team. All copyrights belong to their respective owners.
Google doesn’t endorse or sponsor this Chrome extension. Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ is not owned by, is not licensed by and is not a subsidiary of Google Inc.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "background": { "service_worker": "/background/mv-3.js" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "16": "data/icons/16.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" }, "default_title": "__MSG_app_name__" }, "commands": { "toggle-reader-view": { "description": "__MSG_app_command__" } }, "container": [ "GOOGLE_DRIVE" ], "default_locale": "en", "description": "__MSG_app_description__", "homepage_url": "https://readerview.freebusinessapps.net/", "icons": { "128": "data/icons/128.png", "16": "data/icons/16.png", "256": "data/icons/256.png", "32": "data/icons/32.png", "48": "data/icons/48.png", "64": "data/icons/64.png" }, "incognito": "split", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "__MSG_app_name__", "offline_enabled": true, "permissions": [ "storage", "activeTab", "contextMenus", "declarativeContent", "notifications", "scripting", "storage" ], "host_permissions": [ "*://favicon/" ], "version": "3.0.0"}
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How to download and manually install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension file

Select and download the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Reader Mode for Google Chrome™ extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Di_an (ID: 000000831863b64e) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/11/2023 Текст стал читаем, глаза не устают. Поставил черный фон. Супер!

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Julian (ID: 0000003e358a6baa) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 09/14/2023 Tuve problemas, primero que no aplica ancho correcto a los textos, queda muy angosto y no permite ajustar es decir, ensanchar mas, y peor de todo, quita información. Leyendo el codigo civil y comercial, veo que faltan articulos que si estan presentes en el texto original.

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 08/30/2023 It wasn't trusted by Enhanced Safe Browsing in 2021, but that seems to have changed. Allows single file export of html. Allows export to Google Drive. Formats pages nicely.. and I've checked a lot of these types extensions. It will toggle images.. not all extensions do. Now that it's trusted, I will work w/it more. Last update March 29, 2022

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Mo McRae (ID: 000000e93b2cb4a2) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/02/2023 I Installed it for Vivaldi. Tried it out on Twitter, totally messed up Twitter so that all I can see are peoples profile photos. Couldn't see anything that would allow me to exit Reader View, so I removed the extension. Twitter remained messed up, so after restarting my pc and finding it still messed up, I used windows restore and took my pc back to an earlier time. Guess what? its STILL MESSED UP. This extension is total garbage

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David Abad (ID: 000000c166dbad42) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/11/2023 Perfecta! La millor que he provat fins ara, va molt bé per imprimir sense massa distraccions també!