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Reader Mode + AI Summary, Notes & Annotations

by Web Highlights GmbH · web-highlights.com · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedEstablished publisherManifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Distraction free reading mode with notes, annotations, and AI summaries - free, easy to use, no sign-up required.

Users
2,000
+1,000 in 30 days
Rating
4.5 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
8
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#21K
#18K among extensions
Version
2.0.2
updated 7 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 16 months
01,0002,000Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 2,000 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
048Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 8 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 Reader Mode + AI Summary, Notes & Annotations

Reader Mode turns any webpage into a clean, distraction-free reading view — and saves a full offline copy you can access anytime, on any device. It also creates quick AI summaries, and even if the original site disappears or the article gets deleted, your saved copy stays safe and readable. Highlight important passages, add personal notes, and organize your reading – all in one distraction-free interface built for deep focus and long-term knowledge retention. Perfect for researchers, students, writers, and curious minds who want clarity, control, and access to their reading — even years from now. ⭐ TOP FEATURES ⭐ 📖 Clean reader mode for focused, ad-free reading 💾 Save a full offline copy of any article (even if the site disappears) 🤖 AI Summary - Generate AI-powered summaries of web pages. ✍️ Add highlights and notes as you read 📚 Organize saved pages with tags 📄 Markdown, PDF & HTML export 📑 Notion & Capacities export 🔍 Search your saved articles and notes instantly 🌙 Dark mode & customizable fonts and layout 📱 Read saved articles on mobile via the Web Highlights web app * 🔄 Sync everything across devices * 📑 Build your personal archive of saved web content * Premium features available during a free 7-day trial — see pricing 💡 WHY THIS EXTENSION? ✅ Save clean, readable offline copies of web articles ✅ Never lose access to important content — even if websites go offline ✅ Highlight key points and add inline notes ✅ Great for long-term research and reference ✅ Use it offline, no account needed for basic features ✅ Sync and back up across devices with a free account ✅ No ads, no tracking, no sign-up required ✅ Help children learn - We proudly support the Save the Children charity and other great causes. 🔥 HOW IT WORKS 🔥 Visit any article or webpage Click the extension icon to activate Reader Mode A clean version opens, and a copy is saved offline Highlight, annotate, and revisit your saved version anytime — even without internet Start completely free. Create an account to enable cloud sync and access your saved content across all devices. Try all features for 7 days – no credit card needed. 💡 PRO TIPS FOR RESEARCH & LEARNING ➡️ Use tags like “Ideas,” “Essays,” or “ReadingList” to organize your archive ➡️ Export highlights and notes to Notion, Markdown, or PDF ➡️ Customize your reader style (fonts, spacing, theme) for comfort ➡️ Customize keyboard shortcuts at chrome://extensions/shortcuts ➡️ Pair with our Web Highlights highlighter extension for full workflow ➡️ Perfect for students, academics, writers, and newsletter curators ➡️ Local PDF support requires access to file URLs (see PDF setup guide: https://web-highlights.com/blog/how-to-highlight-pdfs-using-web-highlights). ➡️ Use as a web clipper – Click the bookmark icon or right-click any website to save pages and add tags like "ReadingList" for easy reference later. ➡️ Focus highlights on website: Click on a highlight in the sidebar, and the page will scroll directly to the highlighted section for quick access. ➡️ Color Mode: Switch between dark and light mode by clicking the sun/moon icon in the sidebar. ➡️ Your data is always private unless you choose to share it. ➡️ You may be exposed to affiliate links on sites you visit while using this extension, and you may be encouraged to click on them, but you are never required to do so. ➡️ Sort highlights manually: Highlights should appear in the same order as on the page. If not, use the drag & drop or arrows in your annotation sidebar to rearrange them as needed. 🔐 YOUR DATA IS YOURS ✔️ Saved content is private by default ✔️ No profiling, ads, or data selling ✔️ Secure sync with your Web Highlights account (optional) ❤️ This is a one-person project I’m building with love and late nights. I hope you enjoy using this tool as much as I do. Feel free to share your feedback with me: · Email: marius@web-highlights.com · LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/marius-bongarts-6b3638171 · Twitter/X: https://x.com/MariusBongarts

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1,000+100.0%00.00
6 months+1,000+100.0%+3+0.30
1 year+1,440+257.1%+60.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Reader Mode + AI Summary, Notes & Annotations appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
summary#25+17
ai summary#30+8
reader#36+1
ai summarisation#37+14
summarize pdf#52−1
ai summarize#72+9
summarize website#75+9

Version history

12 versions recorded
2.0.27 Jan 2026
2.0.110 Dec 2025
2.0.04 Dec 2025
1.4.29 Nov 2025
1.4.15 Nov 2025
1.2.18 Sep 2025
1.1.022 Aug 2025
1.0.54 Aug 2025

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
24 Jun 2025
Size
5.2 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
web-highlights.com
Support
marius-bongarts.de
Extension ID
cbjbjjgipedbjgbamfodgihnfdlghcaf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
tabscontextMenusstoragewebRequestscripting
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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