PureRead — Reader Mode for Chrome

About

Chrome doesn't offer a true full-page reader mode. Most articles are filled with ads, popups, sticky headers, and autoplay videos.

PureRead turns any article into a clean, distraction-free reading experience with one click.

Built using Mozilla's Readability engine — the same technology behind Firefox Reader View.

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Why PureRead

• One-click reader mode — instantly removes ads, popups, sidebars, and clutter
• Works on any article — news sites, blogs, research pages, documentation
• Full-page reading view — not a side panel
• Fast, lightweight, and built for everyday reading

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Key Features

• Auto-detects readable pages — icon highlights when available
• Light, dark, and sepia themes (sync across Chrome devices)
• Adjustable font size, spacing, and reading width
• Multiple fonts: System, Serif, OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible
• Reading progress bar and time estimate
• Keyboard shortcuts: Alt+R (toggle), Alt+S (settings)
• Print-friendly — print only the article, no clutter
• Highlight text and save locally
• Copy clean article text with one click
• Text-to-speech with natural voices
• Export to PDF, Markdown, or Kindle

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Privacy First (No Tracking, No Data Collection)

PureRead is designed to be private by default:

• Uses Chrome's activeTab permission — only runs when you click it
• No background tracking or hidden scripts
• No external network requests
• No accounts, no analytics, no data collection
• Fully open source and auditable

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Works on Every Article Page

PureRead uses the same parsing engine behind Firefox Reader View. If a page has an article, PureRead can clean it — across news, blogs, magazines, research papers, documentation, and more.

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Built for Focused Reading

PureRead is the simplest way to read online without distractions — fast, clean, and under your control.

By downloading and using the extension you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy:
https://pureread.net/terms
https://pureread.net/privacy