Focus Reader - Clean Reading Mode
Transform any article into a clean, distraction-free reading experience. Remove ads and clutter with beautiful dark mode support.
As of June 2026, Focus Reader - Clean Reading Mode has 1,000 users and a 3.00/5 rating from 2 reviews in the Productivity category.
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3
History
1 snapshotsTracking since Apr 28, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 28, 2026 | 1.0K | 5.00 | 1 | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 1.0K | 3.00 | 2 | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstoragescriptingcontextMenus
- Host access
- https://us.i.posthog.com/*
Screenshots
About
Transform any webpage into a beautiful, distraction-free reading experience with Focus Reader - your ultimate reading companion. 🎯 WHY FOCUS READER? Reading online shouldn't be a battle against ads, popups, and cluttered layouts. Focus Reader instantly converts any article, blog post, or news story into a clean, focused reading mode that helps you actually enjoy reading again. ✨ KEY FEATURES 📖 Universal Reader Mode • Works on ANY website - Medium, Substack, news sites, blogs, research papers • Advanced parsing technology removes ads, sidebars, and distractions • Clean, beautiful layout optimized for reading • One-click activation (or press Alt+R) 🎨 Customization Options • Dark Mode & Light Mode - Easy on your eyes, day or night • 3 Beautiful Fonts - Serif, Sans-Serif, and Monospace options • Adjustable Text Size - Perfect reading comfort • Line Height & Width Controls - Customize your reading space 💾 Reading List & Progress • Save up to 10 articles (Unlimited in PRO) • Reading Progress Indicator - See how far you've read • Estimated Reading Time - Plan your reading sessions • Resume where you left off ⚡ Performance & Privacy • Lightning Fast - Instant loading, no lag • Works Offline - Read your saved articles anytime • Privacy First - All data stored locally on your device • No Tracking - Your reading habits stay private 🔥 PERFECT FOR ✓ Students - Research papers, academic articles, online courses ✓ Professionals - Industry blogs, newsletters, documentation ✓ News Readers - Stay informed without the noise ✓ Book Lovers - Long-form content, essays, reviews ✓ Researchers - Deep reading with focus and highlights ✓ Anyone tired of cluttered, ad-filled websites 🚀 HOW IT WORKS 1. Navigate to any article or blog post 2. Click the Focus Reader icon (or press Alt+R) 3. Enjoy clean, distraction-free reading! That's it. No account required, no complicated setup. ⌨️ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS • Alt+R (Cmd+Shift+R on Mac) - Toggle Reader Mode • Alt+D - Toggle Dark/Light theme • Alt+S - Save to Reading List 📊 COMPARED TO ALTERNATIVES Unlike basic reader modes built into browsers: ✅ Works on MORE websites with advanced parsing ✅ Customizable fonts, themes, and layouts ✅ Reading list with progress tracking ✅ Dark mode support ✅ Active development and support Unlike discontinued extensions (Mercury Reader, Clearly): ✅ Built with modern Manifest V3 (future-proof) ✅ Regular updates and new features ✅ Privacy-first approach with local storage ✅ Modern, beautiful user interface 💎 FREE vs PRO FREE Version (Available Now): • Reader Mode on all websites • Dark/Light themes • 3 font options • Reading list (10 articles) • Reading progress tracking • Estimated reading time PRO Version (Coming Soon): • AI Summaries for every article • AI Text-to-Speech with natural voices • Smart Highlights - AI finds key points • Focus Timer with Pomodoro technique • Unlimited Reading List • Cloud Sync across devices • Export to PDF, Markdown, Notion • Priority support 🔒 PRIVACY & SECURITY • No account required to start • All data stored locally on your device • No tracking or analytics on your reading habits • Open to security audits • GDPR compliant • No data sold to third parties 📈 REGULAR UPDATES We're constantly improving Focus Reader based on user feedback: • Performance optimizations • Support for more websites • New customization options • UI/UX improvements • Bug fixes and stability 🎁 TRY IT FREE Start with our FREE version - no credit card required. Enjoy all core features including reader mode, dark theme, custom fonts, and reading list. PRO features with AI capabilities coming soon! 📞 SUPPORT & FEEDBACK Need help or have suggestions? • Email: [email protected] • Website: https://focusreader.app/feedback • Response time: Within 24 hours 🏆 WHY CHOOSE FOCUS READER • Built with modern Manifest V3 standard • Privacy-first approach - no tracking • Works on all major websites • Regular updates and improvements • Free forever with optional PRO features --- KEYWORDS FOR SEARCH: reader mode, reading mode, article reader, clean reading, distraction-free reading, dark mode reader, reading list, focus mode, productivity tool, study tool, research assistant, web reader, mercury reader alternative, clearly alternative, reader view, immersive reader, simplified view, declutter web pages, ad-free reading, custom fonts --- Ready to transform your online reading experience? Install Focus Reader now and rediscover the joy of focused reading. Click "Add to Chrome" to get started - it's FREE! 🚀
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 44.35KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- dmokociggldbhmfmdbdphgkhaohknfkl
- Developer ID
- u8ad9755b780928055a769c0582714e47
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Nov 21, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Nov 21, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 6, 2026
- Website
- focusreader.app
- Support URL
- [email protected]
- Privacy Policy
- https://www.focusreader.app/privacy
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