Lightweight browser extension for reading web pages, including local pages.
Users
176
+26 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
−0.50 in 30 days
Ratings
4
+2 in 30 days
Store rank
#68K
#57K among extensions
Version
1.5.0
updated 14 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:176 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 8 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:4 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About GlowTTS
GlowTTS is a free, lightweight, privacy-first browser extension that turns webpages into speech. It can auto-detect article text, read selections, and help you listen to articles, news, and technical docs. The voice sounds natural and supports multiple voices.
## Key Features
- One-click reading for any webpage, including local pages
- Supports selection reading, full-page reading, and keyboard shortcuts
- Auto-detects article content so playback focuses on the real body text
- Word-by-word and sentence-level highlighting helps you follow along
- Saves speed, voice, pitch, and other preferences across pages
- Optional low-vision mode with high-contrast cues, a reading ruler, and zoomed focus support
- Modern floating control with edge docking and quick desktop right-click access
- Completely free, with no sign-up, no usage limits, and no paid tier
## Great For
- Reducing eye strain during long reading sessions
- Listening to the body text directly when browsing news, blogs, and documentation
- Getting information more efficiently while studying, commuting, or multitasking
## How To Use
- Click the floating headphone icon on the page to start playback
## Privacy
- The extension only runs when needed on pages you visit
- It does not collect unrelated data and is not used for advertising or tracking
[1.5.0] - 2026-10-13
Fixed Voice playing
[1.4.7] - 2026-10-01
Added
Added browser action popup menu (popup.html) for toolbar playback controls (play/pause/stop), per-page floating button visibility toggle, and settings access.
Added per-page floating button visibility toggle with domain-scoped state persistence.
Changed
Optimized the More settings panel rendering to prevent unstyled layout flashing while loading.