A feature-packed distraction-free web reader with dyslexia support and research tools
Reader Mode Pro Extension
This is the PRO and paid version of the Reader Mode extension and requires a license to use it. You can buy yours at https://readermode.io
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
To see all the features and learn more, check out https://readermode.io
##### Changelog #####
Version 1.2.7 (11/11/2021)
- Upgraded to manifest v3
Version 1.2.6 (13/9/2020)
-Added Lexend fonts
Version 1.2.5 (22/4/2020)
-Fixed syntax error when there’s no author found
Version 1.2.4 (22/4/2020)
-Fixed links not working after deletion mode
-Set max-width for all elements to 100%
Version 1.2.3 (15/4/2020)
-Author is default to “Unknown author” if not found
-Show “Saved” notice if article is already saved
-Auto-saved page when highlighting
-Added pre tags styles for codes
Version 1.2.2 (19/3/2020)
-Fixed Toolbar css affected issue
Version 1.2.1
-Fixed empty Auto-run issue
Version 1.2.0
-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
-Removed updateTheme function
-Fixed highlighter color for Dark Theme issue
-Fixed Auto Scroll setting not saving issue
-Fixed TTS Pitch not saving issue
-Removed “DId you know…” popup
Version 1.1.9
-Fixed font style options
Version 1.1.8
-Fixed color queries
Version 1.1.7
-Fixed Saved Panel button colors
-Renamed \"Auto-run Domain Rules\" to \"Auto-run Rules\"
Version 1.1.6
-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 1.1.5
-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
Version 1.1.4
-Rearranged main menu for better readability
-Used global address for Google Search
-Included li tag in text color changes
Version 1.1.3
-Added Saved/Removed Info Panel
-Allow Note panel to be resizable
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
Source Manifest.json
How to download and manually install Reader Mode Pro extension for Chrome
Looking for a way to install Reader Mode Pro 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 Pro extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Reader Mode Pro extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.
Method 1: Download Reader Mode Pro extension and manually install through Drag &Drop
If you ever need to manually install a Reader Mode Pro 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 Pro Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.
Look for the Reader Mode Pro extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Reader Mode Pro extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Reader Mode Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode
This is another method to install Reader Mode Pro 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 Pro extension file
Select and download the Reader Mode Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro 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 Pro extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.
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