Reader Mode
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Reader Mode

readermode.io
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Overview

A feature-packed distraction-free web reader with dyslexia support and research tools

Reader Mode is a feature-packed Chrome reading extension and web app that removes clutter, ads and distractions, while also includes dyslexia support, bookmarking, annotating, highlighting, text-to-speech as well as safe-browsing (ensuring you wont land on any malicious urls) and many other features all in one tool. The click stream data collected from our safe-browsing feature is being sent to our API for evaluation and analysis. Reader Mode for Good We aim to enhance the environmental friendliness of our extension. As part of our efforts we've joined forces with refoorest.com (ImpactHero.co) to empower all our users in planting trees and combating climate change while they browse the internet. Refoorest is supported by over 50,000 partners, allowing us to provide a completely free service to our users. When you visit the website of one of these merchant partners, you'll notice a new tab opening briefly. This tab allows us to demonstrate to our partners that the generated traffic originates from our user community. It's completely free, and it won't alter any of your browsing habits, including your choice of search engine and browser. You can turn this off/on in the Settings > Reader Mode for The Planet. Features ✔ Distraction-free and ad-free "Reader Mode" ✔ Deletion of unwanted elements ✔ Theme customization ✔ Custom theme ✔ Custom CSS ✔ Print pages ✔ Fullscreen mode ✔ Auto-run ability ✔ Save edited pages ✔ Share To Twitter ✔ Dyslexia Fonts ✔ Dyslexia Ruler ✔ Text To Speech ✔ Article Outline ✔ Text annotating and highlighting ✔ Notes List ✔ Auto-scroll functionality ✔ Dark Panel Mode ✔ Google Search ✔ Google Translate ✔ Remove footer option ✔ Cloud storage ✔ Share pages in Reader Mode format ✔ Read-it-later mode ✔ Full-text search ✔ Favourites ✔ Organization folders ✔ Tags for pages ✔ Sync styles To see all the features and learn more, check out https://readermode.io ***** Changelog ***** Version 1.3.7 (15/03/2024) - Reader Mode for Good via refoorest.com integration Version 1.3.5 (04/12/2023) - Updated Safe Browsing logics Version 1.3.4 (24/11/2023) - Updated Safe Browsing logics Version 1.3.3 (02/11/2023) - Updated consent popup Version 1.3.2 (14/09/2023) -Updated Overview and Privacy Policy to mention safe-browsing and click stream data Version 1.3.0 (05/09/2023) -Fixed Safe Browsing feature Version 1.2.9 (04/09/2023) -Fixed Safe Browsing feature Version 1.2.8 (31/08/2023) -Fixed contextMenu Version 1.2.7 (30/08/2023) -Integrated Safe Browsing Version 1.2.6 (12/11/2022) -Upgraded to manifest v3 Version 1.2.5 (13/9/2020) -Added Lexend fonts Version 1.2.4 (22/4/2020) -Fixed syntax error when there’s no user found Version 1.2.3 (22/4/2020) -Fixed links not working after deletion mode -Set max-width for all elements to 100% Version 1.2.2 (15/4/2020) -Author is default to "Unknown author" if not found -Show “Saved” notice if article is already saved -Truncate meta url if too long -Added pre tags styles for codes Version 1.2.1 (19/3/2020) -Fixed Toolbar css affected issue Version 1.2.0 -Fixed empty Auto-run issue Version 1.1.9 -Fixed outline li default style -Removed default line-height css from default and app -Removed inline css styles -Removed Headings from settings -Removed cr-saved-info and cd-footer default colors -Removed updateTheme function -Fixed TTS Pitch not saving issue Version 1.1.8 -Fixed color queries Version 1.1.7 -Fixed Saved Panel button colors -Renamed "Auto-run Domain Rules" to "Auto-run Rules" Version 1.1.6 -Fixed background color & text color conflict issue -Added Headings style setting -Added Themes -Fixed sans-serif font not saving issue -Increased maximum Dyslexia Ruler height to 250px Version 1.1.5 -Added indicator when the main menu is active -Disabled Custom CSS -Moved Custom CSS settings panel to the bottom -Fixed auto height for options panel -Fixed some font styles not saving issue -Rearranged font options position Version 1.1.4 -Rearranged main menu for better readability -Used global address for Google Search -Included li tag in text color changes Version 1.1.3 -Added Saved/Removed Info Panel Version 1.1.2 - -Fixed Meta not saving issue Version 1.1.1 - Removed Analytics Version 1.1.0 - Updated description Version 1.0.9 - Fixed reader’s width not-saving issue - Fixed overflow text for meta info - Added style for quotes content - Fixed auto-run rules grammar mistakes - Removed Helvetica Neue font - Set default font as Arial

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Christopher KolesMar 18, 2024

This was great until it recently started spamming with a popup impacthero tab.

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Ryzal YusoffDeveloperMar 18, 2024

Hi Christopher, Thank you for raising this concern, we appreciate your feedback regarding the new Reader Mode for Good feature. Let me provide some clarity on this topic. Since 17th of March, we have launched this new feature to make our extension climate positive. We believe that everyone should do its part for the planet, and we are committed to do so. Before explaining how it works, you must know that you can opt out at any moment from the settings menu of the extension. Reader Mode for Good is our latest initiative to care for our planet! We've joined forces with Impact Hero to empower all our users in planting trees and combating climate change while they browse the internet. It's completely free, and it won't alter any of your browsing habits, including your choice of search engine and browser. Impact Hero is supported by over 50,000 partners, allowing us to provide a completely free service to our users. When you visit the website of one of these merchant partners, you'll notice a new tab opening briefly. This tab allows us to track and demonstrate to our partners that the generated traffic originates from our user community willing to do good. The greater the traffic our users generate, the higher the commissions Impact Hero receives from its partners, leading to the planting of more trees! This new feature does not retain any information or data, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR laws. We understand that trust is earned, and our commitment to transparency through this charter, along with our confidentiality policy, is crucial to our success and growth. Thank you, Ryzal

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Lifetime TravelmatesMar 18, 2024

since March 17 update it started opening a "impacthero" tab on random link clicking

7 out of 7 people found this helpful
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Ryzal YusoffDeveloperMar 18, 2024

Hi there! Thank you for raising this concern, we appreciate your feedback regarding the new Reader Mode for Good feature. Let me provide some clarity on this topic. Since 17th of March, we have launched this new feature to make our extension climate positive. We believe that everyone should do its part for the planet, and we are committed to do so. Before explaining how it works, you must know that you can opt out at any moment from the settings menu of the extension. Reader Mode for Good is our latest initiative to care for our planet! We've joined forces with Impact Hero to empower all our users in planting trees and combating climate change while they browse the internet. It's completely free, and it won't alter any of your browsing habits, including your choice of search engine and browser. Impact Hero is supported by over 50,000 partners, allowing us to provide a completely free service to our users. When you visit the website of one of these merchant partners, you'll notice a new tab opening briefly. This tab allows us to track and demonstrate to our partners that the generated traffic originates from our user community willing to do good. The greater the traffic our users generate, the higher the commissions Impact Hero receives from its partners, leading to the planting of more trees! This new feature does not retain any information or data, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR laws. We understand that trust is earned, and our commitment to transparency through this charter, along with our confidentiality policy, is crucial to our success and growth. Thank you, Ryzal

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RayneMar 17, 2024

started randomly opening a "impacthero.co" page on random link clicking

10 out of 10 people found this helpful
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Ryzal YusoffDeveloperMar 18, 2024

Hi Rayne, Thank you for raising this concern, we appreciate your feedback regarding the new Reader Mode for Good feature. Let me provide some clarity on this topic. Since 17th of March, we have launched this new feature to make our extension climate positive. We believe that everyone should do its part for the planet, and we are committed to do so. Before explaining how it works, you must know that you can opt out at any moment from the settings menu of the extension. Reader Mode for Good is our latest initiative to care for our planet! We've joined forces with Impact Hero to empower all our users in planting trees and combating climate change while they browse the internet. It's completely free, and it won't alter any of your browsing habits, including your choice of search engine and browser. Impact Hero is supported by over 50,000 partners, allowing us to provide a completely free service to our users. When you visit the website of one of these merchant partners, you'll notice a new tab opening briefly. This tab allows us to track and demonstrate to our partners that the generated traffic originates from our user community willing to do good. The greater the traffic our users generate, the higher the commissions Impact Hero receives from its partners, leading to the planting of more trees! This new feature does not retain any information or data, ensuring 100% compliance with GDPR laws. We understand that trust is earned, and our commitment to transparency through this charter, along with our confidentiality policy, is crucial to our success and growth. Thank you, Ryzal

Details

  • Version
    1.3.7
  • Updated
    March 17, 2024
  • Size
    8.12MiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Reader Mode
    Reader Mode
    109 Portland Street Manchester M1 6DN GB
    Website
    Email
    ryzalyusoff@gmail.com
  • Trader
    This developer has identified itself as a trader per the definition from the European Union.

Privacy

Reader Mode has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.

Reader Mode collects the following:

Location
Web history
Website content

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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