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SimpleRead

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Overview

Turns hard-to-read text into simple English, without leaving the page.

Simplify complex text on any webpage, directly in your browser SimpleRead is a privacy-first text simplification tool. It rewrites dense or complex text into plain English — highlight any text, click Simplify, and it rewrites in place. No copy-pasting, no tab switching. Because everything runs locally on your device using Chrome's built-in Gemini Nano model, your text never leaves your computer. Currently English only. Includes a 5-day unlimited trial. In active development, feedback welcome. Requirements: Chrome 138+, desktop or laptop only. Requires 22 GB of free storage and a capable GPU or 16 GB+ RAM. Pro: Unlimited simplifications, one-time purchase handled securely through Stripe.

Details

  • Version
    1.0.1
  • Updated
    May 13, 2026
  • Features
    Offers in-app purchases
  • Offered by
    SimpleRead
  • Size
    22.53KiB
  • Languages
    English
  • Developer
    Email
    get.simpleread@gmail.com
  • Non-trader
    This developer has not identified itself as a trader. For consumers in the European Union, please note that consumer rights do not apply to contracts between you and this developer.

Privacy

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SimpleRead 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.

SimpleRead handles the following:

Authentication information

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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