Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader

Read out loud the current web-page article with one click. Supports 40+ languages.

Read Aloud: Text to Speech Voice Reader Firefox Add-on

Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader is a versatile Firefox add-on that uses text-to-speech technology to translate webpage text to audio. This add-on supports over 40 languages and works with a wide array of online platforms including news sites, blogs, and educational materials. It offers customizable settings like voice selection, pitch, and reading speed. Particularly beneficial for individuals with dyslexia, learning disabilities, children learning to read, or simply users looking for an alternative method to consume online content.
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Add-on stats

Manifest V2
Daily users: 186,542
974
Rating: 3.83
(1,099)
6 new ratings
Version: 1.78.0 (Last updated: 2025-03-07)
Version code: 5899442
Creation date: 2018-03-19
Weekly download count: 4,552
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • menus
  • identity
  • storage
  • https://translate.google.com/
Size: 571.72K
Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 100 ▲ 3
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Other platforms

Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader (v2.19.1)
6,000,000 4.19 (3,257)
Not available on Android
Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader (v2.17.0)
512,022 4.30 (101)

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Natural female voices available, especially Google Wavenet voice
  • Helps with focus and productivity for users with ADHD or dyslexia
  • Easy to activate with manageable controls
  • Supports additional voice options, including downloading voices for better audio quality
  • Free extension offering significant functionality
Cons
  • Sounds are often described as robotic or mechanical
  • Some voices, particularly German options, sound annoying or unnatural
  • Issues with app usability on mobile devices compared to desktop
  • Permissions may be too intrusive or require permanent approval
  • Certain technical issues reported, such as escapeXml not defined
Most mentioned
  • Robotic and mechanical voice quality
  • Natural sounding voices available from Google Wavenet and Piper TTS
  • Usability issues, especially for seniors and mobile users
  • Need for enhanced control settings, including pause duration and skip options
  • General satisfaction with productivity improvements for reading tasks
User reviews
by Gian, 2025-03-11
by Jojo, 2025-03-11
by Stiekske, 2025-03-10
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Request access to the following domains: google.com, ttstool.com
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Read Aloud: A Text to Speech Voice Reader. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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