Screen Reader
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Screen Reader

chrome.google.com2.5(

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Overview

A web-powered screen reader

Please note that this extension is now in maintenance mode; no new additions will be made moving forward. The Chrome Screen reader extension is a showcase of a fully featured screen reader for the web built using only web technologies such as html and javascript. This extension specifically works within the Chrome browser to read content aloud. For more comprehensive solutions, we recommend the use of full system screen readers like ChromeVox on Chrome OS, VoiceOver on Mac, JAWS, NVDA or Narrator on Windows, etc. By installing this extension, you agree to the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.

2.5 out of 51.1K ratings

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Patricia IsaacsMar 15, 2024

Absolute trash!! I downloaded it so I could get a feel of what a screen reader is like so when I code webpages they'll be accessible. Absolute mistake using this as something to get feedback from and should have known how garbage it was from the rating being 2.5 out of 5 stars. I hate the voices it lets you pick from, the way it speaks feels very long winded and is very repetitive. Really doubt anyone wants to hear a tutorial on its use every time they do something, but I may be wrong with th... Show more

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stanislus stanmakoMar 13, 2024

this is the worst thing i have downloaded in my whole entire life

5 out of 5 people found this helpful
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Matthew HallMar 13, 2024

This extension is the only one so far that I've found that works to help you fill out forms online. If you just want you computer to read you a bedtime story, go find a simple screen reader like "readme". This one is for people who actually have accessibility requirements. The 1 star reviews are from people who have no clue.

3 out of 3 people found this helpful

Details

  • Version
    53.0.2784.14
  • Updated
    June 7, 2023
  • Size
    4.58MiB
  • Languages
    53 languages
  • Developer
    Google LLC
    1600 Amphitheatre Pkwy Mountain View, CA 94043 US
    Website
    Email
    chrome-a11y-extensions@google.com
  • Trader
    This developer has identified itself as a trader per the definition from the European Union.

Privacy

The developer has disclosed that it will not collect or use your data. To learn more, see the developer’s privacy policy.

This developer declares that your data is

  • Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
  • Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
  • Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes

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