Readr for Reddit chrome extension

Version: 0.2.3
Readr for Reddit
This extension adds a beautiful & clutter free reading mode for reddit.
4.87 Based on 225 user rates

What is Readr for Reddit?

Readr for Reddit is a reddit extension for chrome. it's a free extension and is featured in Accessibility, it has 2,000+ active users since released its first version, it earns an average rating of 4.87 from 225 rated user, last update is 2539 days ago.


What’s new in version 0.2.3?

                Reading long reddit comments ( AskReddit, WritingPrompts, AskScience etc. ) is no longer a pain. Try Readr for Reddit, and view individual comments in a clean design, optimised for readability. Just press 'read' on any comment, and open up the Readr viewer.

Works on all subreddits as well as self posts!

Firefox and safari versions under development :D

NEW : Night Mode, Alternate font style and a new options page!

TIP   : Press 'Esc' to quit the reader UI and go back to reddit.

How To Use :

1. Install the Extension
2. Go to your favorite subreddit and open the discussion on the first interesting link you find
3. Under the post, press the 'read' button (Present besides the permalink button)
4. Happy reading

While I have thoroughly tested this extension, this is still a one man operation and is very much in beta. Any Feedback / Question are welcome!

Please Rate 5 Stars if you would like to support the development of this extension.

-------------   FUTURE UPDATES   -------------

1. Firefox and Safari versions !
2. Advanced share capabilities
3. Showing additional child comments to the view
4. Upvote link

------------------- Version 0.2.2 -----------------
1. Shifted read button to the top of a comment
2. Added option to show read button under comment
3. Added option to switch between serif and sans-serif font style

------------------- Version 0.2 -------------------
1. Added night mode for readr
2. Front Page self posts, Profile page posts supported
3. Other performance improvements

------------------- Version 0.1 -------------------
1. Added 'read' button that opens up the optimized viewing mode
2. Added 'Gold' indicator and special indicators for comments by OP
3. Pressing 'Escape' closes the single comment view

Inspired by the talented folks at Medium.            

How to install Readr for Reddit?

You could download the latest version crx file or older version files and install it.


Preview of Readr for Reddit


Technical Features:

  • Latest Version: 0.2.3
  • Requirements: Windows Chrome, Mac Chrome
  • License: Free
  • Latest update: Tuesday, June 6th, 2017
  • Author: Saransh Sinha

Readr for Reddit Available languages:

English.


FAQ


Reviews of readr for reddit:


Alexander Clines January 9th, 2021
Alexander Clines

Excellent extension. Would be great to have more font customization.


Mike Massari October 30th, 2019
Mike Massari

Does not work with the new reddit layout. Would be great otherwise


Alex James May 6th, 2019
Alex James

Works great, excellent for long content like r/AskHistorians or r/WritingPrompts!

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