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

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Tracking since May 3, 2026.

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Permissions & access

Permissions
activeTabnotificationsstoragegcmscripting
Host access
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Screenshots

Chrome Reader Mode screenshot 1

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

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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.