A feature-packed distraction-free web reader with dyslexia support and research tools

Latest Version

Version
1.3.2
Update
November 16, 2022
Size
2.9MiB
Developer
readermode.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.09091 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Tabs
ActiveTab
ContextMenus
Storage
Scripting
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Reader Mode Premium Extension

Reader Mode is a feature-packed Chrome reading extension and web app that removes clutter, ads and distractions, while also includes dyslexia support, bookmarking, annotating, highlighting, text-to-speech and many other features all in one tool.

Features:
✔ Distraction-free and ad-free \"Reader Mode\"
✔ Deletion of unwanted elements
✔ Theme customization
✔ Custom theme
✔ Custom CSS
✔ Print pages
✔ Fullscreen mode
✔ Auto-run ability
✔ Save edited pages
✔ Share To Twitter
✔ Dyslexia Fonts
✔ Dyslexia Ruler
✔ Text To Speech
✔ Article Outline
✔ Text annotating and highlighting
✔ Notes List
✔ Auto-scroll functionality
✔ Dark Panel Mode
✔ Google Search
✔ Google Translate
✔ Remove footer option
✔ Cloud storage
✔ Share pages in Reader Mode format
✔ Read-it-later mode
✔ Full-text search
✔ Favourites
✔ Organization folders
✔ Tags for pages
✔ Sync styles & settings

To see all the features and learn more, check out https://readermode.io

##### Changelog #####
Version 1.3.2 (17/11/2022)
-Fixed saving issues

Version 1.3.1 (16/11/2022)
-Fixed api url

Version 1.3.0 (12/11/2022)
-Upgraded to manifest v3

Version 1.2.9 (13/9/2020)
-Added Lexend fonts

Version 1.2.8 (22/4/2020)
-Fixed saving and fetching article’s data issue
-Fixed tag’s close button color on dark mode

Version 1.2.7 (22/4/2020)
-Fixed syntax error when there’s no author found

Version 1.2.6 (22/4/2020)
-Fixed links not working after deletion mode
-Remove auto-close ability for OptionsSavedPanel
-Set max-width for all elements to 100%

Version 1.2.5 (15/4/2020)
-Added Tags feature
-Title, Description and Author is now editable
-Author is default to “Unknown author” if not found
-Show “Saved” notice if article is already saved
-Auto-saved page when highlighting

Version 1.2.4 (19/3/2020)
-Fixed Toolbar css affected issue

Version 1.2.3
-Fixed saving issue

Version 1.2.2
-Fixed empty Auto-run issue
-Fixe Meta setting not saving issue

Version 1.2.1
-Added sync styles
-Fixed outline li default style
-Removed default line-height css from default and app
-Removed inline css styles
-Removed Headings from settings
-Removed cr-saved-info and cd-footer default colors
-Fixed TTS Pitch not saving issue

Version 1.2.0
-Fixed font style options

Version 1.1.9
-Fixed Saved Info not showing issue
-Updated article URL structure
-Fixed saved-noticed words not showing issue

Version 1.1.8
-Fixed Saved Panel button colors
-Renamed “Auto-run Domain Rules” to “Auto-run Rules”

Version 1.1.7
-Fixed background color & text color conflict issue
-Added Headings style setting
-Added Themes
-Fixed sans-serif font not saving issue
-Increased maximum Dyslexia Ruler height to 250px

Version 1.1.6
-Added indicator when the main menu is active
-Moved Custom CSS settings panel to the bottom
-Fixed auto height for options panel
-Fixed some font styles not saving issue
-Rearranged font options position
-Added premium fonts

Version 1.1.5
-Used global address for Google Search
-Updated description
-Included li tag in text color changes

Version 1.1.4
-Fixed notes dissapearance
-Auto hide “Saved Panel”
-Updated the color of ReaderMode’s icon

Version 1.1.3
-Fixed activation issue

Version 1.1.2
-Fixed Meta not saving issue

Version 1.1.1
- Removed Analytics

Version 1.1.0
- Updated description

Version 1.0.9
- Fixed reader’s width not-saving issue
- Fixed overflow text for meta info
- Added style for quotes content
- Fixed auto-run rules grammar mistakes
- Removed Helvetica Neue font
- Set default font as Arial
- Notes List is set to “Show” by default
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Reader Mode Premium", "short_name": "Reader Mode Premium", "version": "1.3.2", "description": "A feature-packed distraction-free web reader with dyslexia support and research tools", "homepage_url": "https://readermode.io", "icons": { "16": "assets/images/icon16.png", "48": "assets/images/icon48.png", "128": "assets/images/icon128.png" }, "permissions": [ "tabs", "activeTab", "contextMenus", "storage", "scripting" ], "content_security_policy": { "sandbox": "sandbox allow-scripts; 'unsafe-inline' 'self'" }, "host_permissions": [""], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "action": { "default_title": "Reader Mode Premium", "default_icon": "assets/images/icon.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "javascripts/background.js" }, "web_accessible_resources": [{ "resources": [ "*.html", "assets/*", "javascripts/*", "styles/*" ], "matches": [""] }], "commands": { "_execute_browser_action": { "suggested_key": { "chromeos": "Ctrl+Shift+Z", "linux": "Ctrl+Shift+Z", "mac": "Ctrl+Shift+Z", "windows": "Ctrl+Shift+Z" } } }}
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How to download and manually install Reader Mode Premium extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Reader Mode Premium 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 Premium extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reader Mode Premium extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Reader Mode Premium extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Reader Mode Premium 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 Premium Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Reader Mode Premium extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reader Mode Premium extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reader Mode Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Reader Mode Premium 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 Premium extension file

Select and download the Reader Mode Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium 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 Premium extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Sridhar Dhanapalan (ID: 0000009e54f56ea5) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 06/13/2022 This product looks dead but it still mostly works. No response from the developer and no updates in over a year. Shame I paid for it.

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Olaf Zumpe (ID: 000000770451f546) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 01/26/2022 It is a useful plugin. I am using it very often. However, the text to speech feature does not work in chrome for MacOS. Could you please fix this?

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Pat MySecret (ID: 0000000f565a0b8a) Voted 3 ★ - Updated 12/02/2021 Requires LogIn to use. They probably ask for more from there.

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Matthias Heidrich (ID: 000000082f6ba8fb) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 08/27/2021 Love this tool. Makes it so easy and convenient to save blog articles and read them later without distractions. My favorite feature is that the highlights tab where you can quickly browse through all the highlight that you have made. Awesome job!

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Pascal Sageret-Dubuy (ID: 000000e264fe2d31) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/24/2021 Very nice app for knowledge workers. Thanks!