PureRead — Reader Mode for Chrome

One-click reader mode with highlights, Markdown copy, dark mode, custom fonts, and text-to-speech. Privacy-first.

Chrome doesn't offer a true full-page reader mode. Most articles are filled with ads, popups, sticky headers, and autoplay videos. PureRead turns any article into a clean, distraction-free reading experience with one click. Built using Mozilla's Readability engine — the same technology behind Firefox Reader View. ⸻ Why PureRead • One-click reader mode — instantly removes ads, popups, sidebars, and clutter • Works on any article — news sites, blogs, research pages, documentation • Full-page reading view — not a side panel • Fast, lightweight, and built for everyday reading ⸻ Key Features • Auto-detects readable pages — icon highlights when available • Light, dark, and sepia themes (sync across Chrome devices) • Adjustable font size, spacing, and reading width • Multiple fonts: System, Serif, OpenDyslexic, Atkinson Hyperlegible • Reading progress bar and time estimate • Keyboard shortcuts: Alt+R (toggle), Alt+S (settings) • Print-friendly — print only the article, no clutter • Highlight text and save locally • Copy clean article text with one click • Text-to-speech with natural voices • Export to PDF, Markdown, or Kindle ⸻ Privacy First (No Tracking, No Data Collection) PureRead is designed to be private by default: • Uses Chrome's activeTab permission — only runs when you click it • No background tracking or hidden scripts • No external network requests • No accounts, no analytics, no data collection • Fully open source and auditable ⸻ Works on Every Article Page PureRead uses the same parsing engine behind Firefox Reader View. If a page has an article, PureRead can clean it — across news, blogs, magazines, research papers, documentation, and more. ⸻ Built for Focused Reading PureRead is the simplest way to read online without distractions — fast, clean, and under your control. By downloading and using the extension you agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://pureread.net/terms https://pureread.net/privacy