Reader Mode

Puts Google Chrome into read mode for a pleasant reading experience.

What is Reader Mode?

Reader Mode is a Chrome extension developed by xcv58, and its main feature is "Puts Google Chrome into read mode for a pleasant reading experience.".

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Download Reader Mode Extension CRX File

Download Reader Mode extension files in crx format, manually install Chrome extensions in the browser, or share the crx files with friends to easily install Chrome extensions.

Extension Usage Instructions

                        This extension is a forked version of https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/read-mode/nagcaahojecfeopbghgihcabgiepploa

Just click on the glasses icon in the address bar, the current page will turn into a nice-to-read black on white page allowing you to read without forcing your eyes. Ads and Flash animations are also removed while on read-mode. Click the icon again and everything will go back to normal.

Use Alt+F to toggle Reader Mode.

Use Alt+1, Alt+2, Alt+3 to decrease, increase, reset font size.                    

Extension Basic Information

Name Reader Mode Reader Mode
ID ihgjiapheabakagbnbaminbheoihgajn
Official URL https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/reader-mode/ihgjiapheabakagbnbaminbheoihgajn
Description Puts Google Chrome into read mode for a pleasant reading experience.
File Size 207 KB
Installation Count 2,885
Current Version 1.0.9
Last Updated 2015-05-07
Publish Date 2015-05-07
Rating 2.75/5 Total 20 Ratings
Developer xcv58
Email [email protected]
Payment Type free
Supported Languages en-US
manifest.json
{
    "update_url": "https:\/\/clients2.google.com\/service\/update2\/crx",
    "manifest_version": 2,
    "name": "Reader Mode",
    "version": "1.0.9",
    "author": "xcv58",
    "description": "Puts Google Chrome into read mode for a pleasant reading experience.",
    "icons": {
        "128": "images\/icon-128.png",
        "16": "images\/icon-16.png",
        "32": "images\/icon-32.png",
        "48": "images\/icon-48.png"
    },
    "background": {
        "scripts": [
            "js\/json2.js",
            "js\/background.js"
        ],
        "persistent": true
    },
    "content_scripts": [
        {
            "all_frames": true,
            "css": [
                "stylesheets\/reader.css"
            ],
            "js": [
                "js\/reader.js"
            ],
            "matches": [
                "http:\/\/*\/*",
                "https:\/\/*\/*"
            ],
            "run_at": "document_start"
        }
    ],
    "page_action": {
        "default_icon": "images\/icon-enabled.png",
        "default_title": "Toggle Read Mode."
    },
    "commands": {
        "decrease-fontsize": {
            "suggested_key": {
                "default": "Alt+1",
                "mac": "Alt+1"
            },
            "description": "decrease font size."
        },
        "increase-fontsize": {
            "suggested_key": {
                "default": "Alt+2",
                "mac": "Alt+2"
            },
            "description": "increase font size."
        },
        "reset-fontsize": {
            "suggested_key": {
                "default": "Alt+3",
                "mac": "Alt+3"
            },
            "description": "reset font size."
        },
        "_execute_page_action": {
            "suggested_key": {
                "default": "Alt+R",
                "mac": "Alt+R"
            }
        }
    },
    "options_page": "options.html",
    "permissions": [
        "storage",
        "tabs",
        "http:\/\/*\/*",
        "https:\/\/*\/*"
    ]
}