Distraction-free reader mode for any article. Clean layout, dark mode & natural read-aloud text-to-speech. One click or Alt+R.
Users
16
+6 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
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#170K
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Version
1.0.0
updated 20 Jul 2026
Users
monthly, 3 months
Latest, 21 Oct 2026:16 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Clean Reader – Reader Mode, Read Aloud & Text to Speech
Clean Reader turns any cluttered web page into a calm, distraction-free reader mode — then reads it aloud to you with natural text-to-speech. One click, or press Alt+R.
Tired of pop-ups, cookie banners, autoplay video, and walls of ads burying the article you actually came to read? Clean Reader strips all of it and gives you just the words, in a beautiful, focused reading view.
★ WHAT IT DOES
• Reader mode for any article — instantly removes ads, sidebars, comments, nav bars, and pop-ups so you can focus on the text.
• Read aloud / text-to-speech — listen to any article with built-in natural voices. The current sentence is highlighted and scrolls into view as it's read. Play, pause, and stop anytime.
• Dark mode, light, and sepia themes — easy on the eyes, day or night. Great for reading long articles before bed.
• Adjustable text — change font size and switch between serif, sans-serif, and monospace for comfortable reading.
• Remembers your settings — your theme and font choices carry across every page.
• Works everywhere — news sites, blogs, research papers, documentation, Wikipedia, and more.
• Private by design — everything runs locally in your browser. No account, no tracking, nothing sent to a server.
★ WHY PEOPLE USE CLEAN READER
• Read articles without distractions — a true distraction-free reading mode.
• Listen instead of read — turn any blog post or news story into audio for commutes, chores, or resting your eyes.
• Read comfortably at night — dark reading mode reduces glare and eye strain.
• Accessibility — larger text, high-contrast themes, and read-aloud support for low-vision and dyslexic readers.
• Study & research — clean, printable-looking pages for papers and long-form content.
★ HOW TO USE
1. Open any article.
2. Click the Clean Reader icon (or press Alt+R) to enter reader mode.
3. Pick a theme, adjust the text, or hit "Listen" to have it read aloud.
4. Press Esc to exit — the original page is untouched.
★ KEYBOARD SHORTCUTS
• Alt+R — toggle reader mode
• P — read aloud
• Esc — exit
Clean Reader is a lightweight, free reader mode and read-aloud extension. No sign-up, no ads, no data collection.