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Parsely

by ggomma · Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 18 Oct 2026

Read articles one paragraph at a time. Focused, distraction-free reading.

Users
125
+37 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#78K
#65K among extensions
Version
0.1.12
updated 20 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
062125Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 125 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
001Jan 2026Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 18 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Parsely

Parsely - Focus Reading Mode Transform how you read online articles. Parsely creates a calm, distraction-free reading environment that helps you focus on what matters - the content. [How It Works] Click the Parsely icon on any article page to enter focus mode. The article is presented one paragraph at a time against a clean, dark backdrop, eliminating sidebar clutter, ads, and visual noise. A subtle highlight on the original page shows exactly where you are in the article. [Key Features] - Paragraph-by-Paragraph Reading: Navigate through articles at your own pace using arrow keys or scroll - Progress Tracking: Automatically saves your reading position so you can continue where you left off - Source Highlighting: See exactly which paragraph you're reading highlighted on the original page - Bookmarks & Notes: Mark important paragraphs and add personal annotations - Highlight Notes: Select any text and attach a note to remember key insights - Customizable Display: Choose from 5 font families, adjust background opacity, and set your preferred font size (16-28px) - Reading Stats: Track time spent and paragraphs read when you finish an article - Minimap Navigation: Visual progress indicator shows your position in the article [Perfect For] - Long-form articles and essays - Research and studying - Reducing reading fatigue - Staying focused without distractions [Privacy First] - Parsely works entirely in your browser. Your reading progress, bookmarks, and notes are stored locally on your device. [Keyboard Shortcuts] - ↓ / → / Space: Next paragraph - ↑ / ←: Previous paragraph - Esc: Exit reading mode

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−5−3.8%00.00
30 days+37+42.0%00.00
6 months+44+54.3%00.00

Version history

5 versions recorded
0.1.1220 Jan 2026
0.1.911 Jan 2026
0.1.25 Jan 2026
0.1.14 Jan 2026
0.1.031 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
31 Dec 2025
Size
9.0 MB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Extension ID
ackaeneemjkgbjpbmpogdbkpkfeobamj

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabcontextMenusscripting
Site access
https://cloud.umami.is/*<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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