Text to Speech

Select text you want to "read it out" and click on browser toolbar icon. You can also get the functionality work by right clicking on selected text and fallow to menu item "Text to Speech" and select the language of choice.
Text to Speech is a Firefox add-on that allows you to listen to selected text. With a simple click or right-click, you can have text read out to you.
Manifest V2
Daily users: 26
-1
Rating: 1.86
(7)
Version: 1.1resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Version code: 5729097
Creation date: 2017-11-05
Weekly download count: 2
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • menus
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • <all_urls>
Size: 14.68K
Updated: 19 hours ago

User reviews


There is no speed options there is no options other than the three other voices. Compared to the tts apps you can get on here, this one is worth no ones time.
by Nihil Adest, 2022-09-28
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Text to Speech 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

Text to Speech is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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