Reader
Reader is the ultimate Reader tool for Firefox.
Reader: Ultimate Reading Tool for Firefox
"Reader" is a versatile Firefox add-on that revamps your reading experience on websites. It adjusts the reading pane with a color picker panel, allows you to select and read any section of a web page, assign any OS font for reading pane, provides auto scroll functionality, and allows for easy, user-friendly printing. It makes web content easy to read and can be activated with a keyboard shortcut.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Baris Derin
Rating: 3.56
(132)
Weekly download count: 49
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- management
- contextMenus
- <all_urls>
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 303.38K
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Cleaner reading experience without distractions
- Customization options available once located
- Good performance in clarity of text
Cons
- Customization options are hard to find or not functioning on some devices
- Reader view does not work well on many blogs
- In-document links are not functional
- Limited functionality on the Android version
Most mentioned
- Customization options are hidden or difficult to access
- Not working properly on Android devices
- Reader view omits important information like bylines and dates
User reviews
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-26
Вполне неплохо работает
by ward, 2024-09-13
I've used many Reader View extensions with Chrome and recently came back to Mozilla. Though I'm not sure if it's because I'm using a fork vs Firefox, this is like the worst reader viewer I have found for performance.
by ChromeIsBetter, 2024-06-19
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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