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

Latest Version

Version
1.5.7
Update
December 7, 2024
Size
3.33MiB
Developer
readermode.io
Category
Users
300,000+
Rating
3.51235 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Alarms
Tabs
Storage
WebRequest
WebNavigation
Scripting
ActiveTab
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Reader Mode 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 as well as safe-browsing (ensuring you wont land on any malicious urls) and many other features all in one tool. The click stream data collected from our safe-browsing feature is being sent to our API for evaluation and analysis.

Highlighted 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
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Source Manifest.json

{ "update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Reader Mode", "short_name": "Reader Mode", "version": "1.5.7", "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": [ "alarms", "tabs", "storage", "webRequest", "webNavigation", "scripting", "activeTab" ], "content_scripts": [ { "js": [ "javascripts/content.js" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "content_security_policy": { "sandbox": "sandbox allow-scripts; 'unsafe-inline' 'self'" }, "host_permissions": [ "" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options.html" }, "action": { "default_title": "Reader Mode", "default_icon": "assets/images/icon.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "javascripts/background.js", "type": "module" }, "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "*.html", "assets/*", "javascripts/*", "styles/*", "popup_notification.html", "sdk_translations.json", "assets/images/icon128.png" ], "matches": [ "" ] } ]}
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How to download and manually install Reader Mode extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Reader Mode 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 extension file

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

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User reviews

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Shai Coleman (ID: 000000e4f70cd840) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 05/02/2024 It's spyware - it sends URLs you visit with your unique user ID as "statistics", even when not using the reader mode extension. Example data which is encrypted for obfuscation: {"fileDate":"2024-05-02T10:56:39.061Z","deviceTimestamp":1714647399.061,"userId":"4da4940a-f6af-4092-8f24-e14fb6cc524f ","targetUrl":"https://www.amazon.com/","requestType":"GET"}

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Pomrani an (ID: 000000070093c98e) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 04/15/2024 Used to be a excellent app. Now it includes malware that redirects you to impacthero.co without your permission.

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Rayne (ID: 0000008ba17a25ef) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/17/2024 started randomly opening a "impacthero.co" page on random link clicking

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acer acer (ID: 000000f0aea2c23a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 the amount of features this extension is providing is absolutely amazing and I'm here to thank for making such a handy and useful software.... just loved it

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Tejoshmoy Dutta (Troid) (ID: 00000042234a3669) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/03/2023 Good job with the Ruler toggle for the dyslexic folks.