Chrome Reader Mode
Reader Mode Chrome extension offers distraction-free reading. It removes clutter, ads allowing users to focus on the content
As of June 2026, Chrome Reader Mode has 10,000 users and a 3.90/5 rating from 21 reviews in the Workflow & Planning category.
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Version
1.1.1
Manifest V3
History
1 snapshotsTracking since May 3, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | 10.0K | 3.90 | 21 | 1.1.1 |
| Now | 10.0K | 3.90 | 21 | 1.1.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabnotificationsstoragegcmscripting
- Host access
- <all_urls>
Screenshots
About
The Chrome Reader Mode extension provides a clean, ad-free reading Chrome environment, allowing users to focus solely on content. Perfect for reading articles, blog posts, and text-heavy websites, this extension removes distractions and improves readability, making web pages simpler and more comfortable to navigate. Key Features Ad-Free, Clutter-Free Reading: Eliminate distracting elements like ads, sidebars, and pop-ups for a smooth reading experience. Enjoy a clutter-free webpage reading that enhances your focus. Offline Access: Save web pages offline for later reading, so you can access your saved articles even without an internet connection. Highlight & Annotate: Mark important sections and add notes directly on web pages to make your reading interactive and retain key information. This is part of the note-taking reader mode extension feature. Focus Tool: Utilize the built-in reading ruler to guide your focus and make reading easier on the eyes with the focus reading tool for Chrome in 2025. How to Use Chrome Reader Mode? Install the Chrome Reader Mode extension from the Chrome Web Store. Visit any web page or article you wish to read in a simplified format with reader mode extension for Chrome. Click the Reader Mode icon in your Chrome toolbar. Read in a simplified reading experience, with options to highlight, annotate, and save for offline access. User-Friendly and Privacy-Focused With Chrome web reader, you don’t need to worry about intrusive ads or tracking; this extension prioritizes your reading experience and privacy. It’s a privacy-focused reader extension designed to provide a smooth and privacy-friendly ad blocker reader experience. Start your focused reading journey in 2025 by installing Chrome Reader Mode today!
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 403KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- adiiaeaejlpneikcmkihnimenppopden
- Developer ID
- u800cb064697aacd60108881a899dd82a
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jun 10, 2023
- Last Updated (Store)
- Jan 21, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 2, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- —
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified Jun 2, 2026.