[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-article-top-5-reader-mode-chrome-extensions-for-focused-reading":3},{"meta":4,"html":35,"authorName":36,"authorFacebookUrl":37,"authorProfileImage":38,"authorWebsite":39,"authorJobTitle":40,"authorTwitterUrl":41,"wordCount":42,"recommended":43},{"id":5,"slug":6,"type":7,"title":8,"excerpt":9,"metaTitle":10,"metaDescription":10,"canonicalUrl":10,"featureImage":11,"publishedAt":17,"createdAt":18,"updatedAt":19,"featured":20,"readingTime":21,"tags":22,"author":34,"recommendedSlugs":10},"686384ca3d36890b2535e5ea","top-5-reader-mode-chrome-extensions-for-focused-reading","post","Top 5 Reader Mode Chrome Extensions For Focused Reading","Discover the best Reader Mode Chrome extensions for distraction-free reading. Compare features like dark mode, highlighting, notes & customization.",null,{"url":12,"alt":13,"caption":14,"width":15,"height":16},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.unsplash.com\u002Fphoto-1476639902824-154a3cabb6b6?crop=entropy&cs=tinysrgb&fit=max&fm=jpg&ixid=M3wxMTc3M3wwfDF8c2VhcmNofDZ8fHJlYWR8ZW58MHx8fHwxNzUxMzU0MjEyfDA&ixlib=rb-4.1.0&q=80&w=2000","An open book lying on green grass, partially in shadow, with a small yellow leaf placed at the top center of the right page.","\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Photo by \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002F@nadineshaabana?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Nadine E\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\"> \u002F \u003C\u002Fspan>\u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Funsplash.com\u002F?utm_source=ghost&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=api-credit\">\u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap;\">Unsplash\u003C\u002Fspan>\u003C\u002Fa>",2000,1333,"2025-07-02T07:17:48.000+00:00","2025-07-01T06:48:42.000+00:00","2026-04-04T16:03:39.000+00:00",false,7,[23,26,28,31],{"name":24,"slug":25},"Reading","reading",{"name":27,"slug":27},"comparison",{"name":29,"slug":30},"Tools","tools",{"name":32,"slug":33},"Chrome Extension","chrome-extension","marius-bongarts","\u003Cp>\n  Reader mode extensions are powerful productivity tools that transform cluttered websites into a clean,\n  distraction-free reading experience.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  With a single click, they remove popups, ads, sidebars, and other noisy elements that make web pages hard to read. For\n  example, the image below shows a standard Wikipedia page (left) compared to its simplified reader mode version\n  (right):\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-width-wide kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Foriginal-website-and-reader-mode-comparison.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Original Wikipedia page (left) turned into Reader Mode (right)\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"540\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Foriginal-website-and-reader-mode-comparison.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Foriginal-website-and-reader-mode-comparison.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Foriginal-website-and-reader-mode-comparison.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Foriginal-website-and-reader-mode-comparison.webp 2400w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 1200px) 1200px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Original Wikipedia page (left) turned into Reader Mode (right)\u003C\u002Fspan>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>I have reviewed the best Reader Mode extensions available for Chrome. Here are my favorites:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"list-of-the-best-reader-mode-chrome-extensions\">List of the Best Reader Mode Chrome Extensions\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Col>\n  \u003Cli>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n      Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Reader View\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Just Read\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Clearly Reader\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Chrome reader mode\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Fol>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"1-reader-mode-notes-annotations\">\n  \u003Ca\n    href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\"\n    rel=\"noreferrer\"\n  >\n    1. Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-notes-annotations-extension.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations - Web Highlights\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"628\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-notes-annotations-extension.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-notes-annotations-extension.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-notes-annotations-extension.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-notes-annotations-extension.webp 2400w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations - Web Highlights\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>\n  This Reader Mode Chrome Extension is built by\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002F\">Web Highlights\u003C\u002Fa>\n  and includes everything you’d expect from a great reader mode tool:\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Modern, beautiful design\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\n    Many customization options:\n    \u003Cul>\n      \u003Cli>Eye-friendly color modes (Auto, Light, Dark, Sepia, Contrast)\u003C\u002Fli>\n      \u003Cli>Adjustable font size, line height, and reading width\u003C\u002Fli>\n    \u003C\u002Ful>\n  \u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\n  It’s built on Mozilla’s open-source Readability engine and works on almost any website, turning cluttered pages into a\n  clean, distraction-free reading experience.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  But what sets it apart is what comes \n  \u003Cem>on top\u003C\u002Fem>\n   of the usual:\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>You can highlight text in multiple colors\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Add notes and tags\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>\n    Export to PDF, HTML, or \n    \u003Ca\n      href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-your-kindle-highlights-and-notes-to-notion\u002F\"\n      rel=\"noreferrer\"\n    >\n      Markdown (copy) \n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n    — plus one-click export to \n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-highlights-to-notion-with-one-click\u002F\" rel=\"noreferrer\">\n      Notion \n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n    and \n    \u003Ca\n      href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002Fblog\u002Fhow-to-export-your-research-to-capacities-with-web-highlights\u002F\"\n      rel=\"noreferrer\"\n    >\n      Capacities \n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n    (Ultimate plan)\n  \u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Syncs across devices (with account)\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Saves a copy of website (keep reading articles, even if they get deleted)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>This Reader Mode extension helps you a lot in organizing your thoughts as you read - here is a quick tour:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure\n  class=\"kg-card kg-video-card kg-width-regular kg-card-hascaption\"\n  data-kg-thumbnail=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fmedia\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-highlighter-preview_thumb.jpg\"\n  data-kg-custom-thumbnail=\"\"\n>\n  \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-video-container\">\n    \u003Cvideo\n      src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fmedia\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-highlighter-preview.mp4\"\n      poster=\"https:\u002F\u002Fimg.spacergif.org\u002Fv1\u002F1152x720\u002F0a\u002Fspacer.png\"\n      width=\"1152\"\n      height=\"720\"\n      loop=\"\"\n      autoplay=\"\"\n      muted=\"\"\n      playsinline=\"\"\n      preload=\"metadata\"\n      style=\"\n        background: transparent\n          url("\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fmedia\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-mode-highlighter-preview_thumb.jpg")\n          50% 50% \u002F cover no-repeat;\n      \"\n    >\u003C\u002Fvideo>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-video-overlay\">\n      \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-large-play-icon\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\n        \u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n          \u003Cpath\n            d=\"M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z\"\n          >\u003C\u002Fpath>\n        \u003C\u002Fsvg>\n      \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-video-player-container kg-video-hide\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-video-player\">\n        \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-play-icon\" aria-label=\"Play video\">\n          \u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            \u003Cpath\n              d=\"M23.14 10.608 2.253.164A1.559 1.559 0 0 0 0 1.557v20.887a1.558 1.558 0 0 0 2.253 1.392L23.14 13.393a1.557 1.557 0 0 0 0-2.785Z\"\n            >\u003C\u002Fpath>\n          \u003C\u002Fsvg>\n        \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n        \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-pause-icon kg-video-hide\" aria-label=\"Pause video\">\n          \u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            \u003Crect x=\"3\" y=\"1\" width=\"7\" height=\"22\" rx=\"1.5\" ry=\"1.5\">\u003C\u002Frect>\n            \u003Crect x=\"14\" y=\"1\" width=\"7\" height=\"22\" rx=\"1.5\" ry=\"1.5\">\u003C\u002Frect>\n          \u003C\u002Fsvg>\n        \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n        \u003Cspan class=\"kg-video-current-time\">0:00\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-video-time\">\n          \u002F\n          \u003Cspan class=\"kg-video-duration\">0:05\u003C\u002Fspan>\n        \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n        \u003Cinput type=\"range\" class=\"kg-video-seek-slider\" max=\"100\" value=\"0\" \u002F>\n        \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-playback-rate\" aria-label=\"Adjust playback speed\">1×\u003C\u002Fbutton>\n        \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-unmute-icon\" aria-label=\"Unmute\">\n          \u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            \u003Cpath\n              d=\"M15.189 2.021a9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h1.794a.249.249 0 0 1 .221.133 9.73 9.73 0 0 0 7.924 4.85h.06a1 1 0 0 0 1-1V3.02a1 1 0 0 0-1.06-.998Z\"\n            >\u003C\u002Fpath>\n          \u003C\u002Fsvg>\n        \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n        \u003Cbutton class=\"kg-video-mute-icon kg-video-hide\" aria-label=\"Mute\">\n          \u003Csvg xmlns=\"http:\u002F\u002Fwww.w3.org\u002F2000\u002Fsvg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\">\n            \u003Cpath\n              d=\"M16.177 4.3a.248.248 0 0 0 .073-.176v-1.1a1 1 0 0 0-1.061-1 9.728 9.728 0 0 0-7.924 4.85.249.249 0 0 1-.221.133H5.25a3 3 0 0 0-3 3v2a3 3 0 0 0 3 3h.114a.251.251 0 0 0 .177-.073ZM23.707 1.706A1 1 0 0 0 22.293.292l-22 22a1 1 0 0 0 0 1.414l.009.009a1 1 0 0 0 1.405-.009l6.63-6.631A.251.251 0 0 1 8.515 17a.245.245 0 0 1 .177.075 10.081 10.081 0 0 0 6.5 2.92 1 1 0 0 0 1.061-1V9.266a.247.247 0 0 1 .073-.176Z\"\n            >\u003C\u002Fpath>\n          \u003C\u002Fsvg>\n        \u003C\u002Fbutton>\n        \u003Cinput type=\"range\" class=\"kg-video-volume-slider\" max=\"100\" value=\"100\" \u002F>\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Cp>\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Quick Tour\u003C\u002Fspan>\n      \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n        \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Reader Mode\u003C\u002Fspan>\n      \u003C\u002Fa>\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">: Highlight text in multiple colors\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fp>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>And the best part? Everything is saved locally on your computer – no sign-up needed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  If you\n  \u003Cem>do\u003C\u002Fem>\n  create an account, you’ll also get access to a central web app where you can view your saved articles from any device\n  – even your phone.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  Reader Mode can be used for free -\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002Fextensions\u002Freader-mode\u002Finstall\">install it here\u003C\u002Fa>\n  .\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-bookmark-card\">\n  \u003Ca\n    class=\"kg-bookmark-container\"\n    href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\"\n  >\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-bookmark-content\">\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-bookmark-title\">Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations - Web Highlights - Chrome Web Store\u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-bookmark-description\">\n        Distraction free reading mode with notes and annotations - free, easy to use, no sign-up required.\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n      \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-bookmark-metadata\">\n        \u003Cimg\n          class=\"kg-bookmark-icon\"\n          src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Ficon\u002Ficon_144px-2.webp\"\n          alt=\"\"\n        \u002F>\n        \u003Cspan class=\"kg-bookmark-author\">Chrome Web Store\u003C\u002Fspan>\n      \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n    \u003Cdiv class=\"kg-bookmark-thumbnail\">\n      \u003Cimg\n        src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002Fthumbnail\u002Fm0mgNerm6mA5ZPr5v8yimNYenNmwk2JYz0hSbHfOAPgHVYKh_bZrOa7kELHpZwgJqprHk4Nap2grws3Zryseh4o6-s128-rj-sc0x00ffffff\"\n        alt=\"\"\n        onerror=\"this.style.display = 'none'\"\n      \u002F>\n    \u003C\u002Fdiv>\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"2-reader-view\">\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-view\u002Fecabifbgmdmgdllomnfinbmaellmclnh\">2. Reader View\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-view-extension.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Reader View\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"630\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-view-extension.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-view-extension.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-view-extension.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Freader-view-extension.webp 2400w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-view\u002Fecabifbgmdmgdllomnfinbmaellmclnh\">\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Reader View\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Reader View is the most popular Reader Mode extension for Chrome, with more than 300,000 users.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  Same as\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fweb-highlights.com\u002Fextensions\u002Freader-mode\">Web Highlights' Reader Mode\u003C\u002Fa>\n  , it is also built on Mozilla’s open-source Readability engine and does exactly what you expect: it removes clutter\n  from web pages and turns them into a clean, focused reading experience.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Reader View comes with a ton of customization options:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Change font size, font family, and line height\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Adjust background and text color\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Switch between single and multi-column layout\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Resize images and tweak the width\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\n  There’s even a built-in “design mode” that lets you remove unwanted elements from the page before printing or saving.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides the basics, Reader View comes with a lot of bonus features:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Highlight text and add sticky notes\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Use the powerful text-to-speech tool to read articles out loud\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Save articles as HTML, print them, or email them directly\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Supports mathematical formulas (MathJax) and Bionic Reading\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\n  While I must say that it offers a bunch of useful features, the design feels a bit outdated. The interface could\n  definitely use a refresh. Also, I would love to at least have the option for cloud sync, so I can access my highlights\n  and notes from any device – something that’s missing here.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  Still, if you're looking for a free and privacy-focused reader mode extension with a strong feature set, this one is\n  worth checking out.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"3-just-read\">\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fjust-read\u002Fdgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod\">3. Just Read\u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fjust-read-extension.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Just Read\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"651\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fjust-read-extension.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fjust-read-extension.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fjust-read-extension.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fjust-read-extension.webp 2400w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fjust-read\u002Fdgmanlpmmkibanfdgjocnabmcaclkmod\">\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Just Read\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>\n  Just Read is one of the lightest reader mode extensions for Chrome. It removes all clutter from the page and gives you\n  a clean, focused view for reading, without tracking or unnecessary permissions.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  While the free version does a great job already, Just Read also offers a\n  \u003Cstrong>Pro upgrade\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  with a few nice extras:\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Cloud syncing of styles and domain-specific settings\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Keyboard shortcuts and auto-run mode\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>The ability to share a clean, hosted version of the article with others\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>The Pro plan is a one-time payment, not a subscription – which I personally like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  If you’re just looking for a clean, fast reader without extra features, Just Read is great. But keep in mind: there’s\n  no built-in highlighting, tagging, or notes – so if you're looking for a more complete tool with built-in annotation\n  and cross-device access, the\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n    \u003Cstrong>Web Highlights Reader Mode\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n  is a much better fit.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, for a no-nonsense reading experience, this one’s a great choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"4-clearly-reader\">\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fclearly-reader-your-ai-re\u002Fodfonlkabodgbolnmmkdijkaeggofoop\">\n    4. Clearly Reader\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fclearly-reader-1.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Clearly Reader\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"646\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fclearly-reader-1.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fclearly-reader-1.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fclearly-reader-1.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fclearly-reader-1.webp 2400w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fclearly-reader-your-ai-re\u002Fodfonlkabodgbolnmmkdijkaeggofoop\">\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Clearly Reader\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>Clearly Reader is one of the most visually polished reader mode extensions out there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  It transforms articles into a clean, elegant layout and comes packed with features that go beyond the basics. It’s\n  especially great if you value design and want something that feels modern and smooth right out of the box.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here is what this extension brings:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Clean and beautiful reading experience\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Supports highlighting and adding notes\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Dark, light, and sepia themes\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Export to Markdown and save as PDF\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Built-in text-to-speech\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Syncs across devices (with account)\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>You can also adjust spacing, font, and text size — and it works really well across most websites.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  While Clearly Reader is feature-rich, most of its advanced functionality — including exporting, syncing, and even\n  highlighting — requires a\n  \u003Cstrong>paid subscription\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  . There’s a limited free trial, but after that, the free version becomes very limited.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If you’re willing to pay, it’s a solid option.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  But if you're looking for a free tool that offers highlighting, tagging, and taking notes without requiring a\n  subscription or even without creating an account, the\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n    \u003Cstrong>Web Highlights Reader Mode\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n  offers a lot more out of the box.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"5-chrome-reader-mode\">\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fchrome-reader-mode\u002Fopfflfgjinednmneaiplkponjphblmmc\">\n    5. Chrome reader mode\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cfigure class=\"kg-card kg-image-card kg-card-hascaption\">\n  \u003Cimg\n    src=\"\u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fchrome-reader-mode-extension.webp\"\n    class=\"kg-image\"\n    alt=\"Chrome reader mode\"\n    loading=\"lazy\"\n    width=\"2000\"\n    height=\"882\"\n    srcset=\"\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fchrome-reader-mode-extension.webp   600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fchrome-reader-mode-extension.webp 1000w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fchrome-reader-mode-extension.webp 1600w,\n      \u002Fblog\u002Fcontent\u002Fimages\u002F2025\u002F07\u002Fchrome-reader-mode-extension.webp            2010w\n    \"\n    sizes=\"(min-width: 720px) 720px\"\n  \u002F>\n  \u003Cfigcaption>\n    \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Fchrome-reader-mode\u002Fopfflfgjinednmneaiplkponjphblmmc\">\n      \u003Cspan style=\"white-space: pre-wrap\">Chrome reader mode\u003C\u002Fspan>\n    \u003C\u002Fa>\n  \u003C\u002Ffigcaption>\n\u003C\u002Ffigure>\n\u003Cp>\n  I didn’t expect much from this one — it’s not super well-known and has just a few thousand users. But after trying it,\n  I have to say: it actually does a really solid job.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  It instantly removes all the clutter (ads, popups, borders) and gives you a super clean reading view. Several users\n  even compared it to a Kindle-like experience, and I get where they’re coming from. It just works. There’s support for\n  light, dark, and sepia tones — and it feels super lightweight.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here is what this extensions comes with:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cul>\n  \u003Cli>Clean layout that strips away ads and distractions\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Light, dark, and Kindle-like modes\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Works well with translation plugins\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>No sign-up, fully free\u003C\u002Fli>\n  \u003Cli>Minimal, fast, and easy to use\u003C\u002Fli>\n\u003C\u002Ful>\n\u003Cp>\n  There are a few things that bug me though. You\n  \u003Cstrong>can’t copy text\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  while in reading mode — which feels weird. Also, there’s no way to save the article or sync across devices. Some users\n  also mentioned it would be nice to export as a web page.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  If you just want to read in peace, it’s great. But if you’re like me and want to highlight, take notes, and revisit\n  your thoughts later —\n  \u003Cstrong>W\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n    \u003Cstrong>eb Highlights Reader Mode\u003C\u002Fstrong>\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n  clearly offers more flexibility.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Ch3 id=\"what-is-the-best-reader-mode-chrome-extension\">What is the Best Reader Mode Chrome Extension?\u003C\u002Fh3>\n\u003Cp>\n  In the end, picking the best Reader Mode extension really comes down to personal preference. All of the ones I\n  mentioned do a great job at turning messy websites into clean, distraction-free reading views.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  If you just want to read, try a few and go with the design you like best. For example,\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n    Reader Mode + Notes & Annotations\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n  has a more modern look, while Reader View offers a more old-school style with lots of customization options.\n\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\n  However, if you're looking for a more powerful tool that lets you highlight text, that's where the real differences\n  start to show. The\n  \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fchromewebstore.google.com\u002Fdetail\u002Freader-mode-+-notes-annot\u002Fcbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf\">\n    Web Highlights Reader Mode\n  \u003C\u002Fa>\n  clearly stands out. 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