Removes clutter, sidebars, and ads to provide a clean reading experience on any article.
Users
5
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#245K
#205K among extensions
Version
1.0
updated 12 Oct 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:5 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:0 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 Universal Reading Mode
Turn cluttered web pages into a calm, clean reading view.
Universal Reading Mode removes ads, sidebars, popups and other distractions with a single click, so you can focus on the article itself. It works on news sites, blogs and long-form articles across the web.
What you get
• A clean, centered layout designed for comfortable reading
• Ads, sidebars and popups removed instantly
• Dark mode for reading at night
• Adjustable font size
• Works on almost any article or web page
How to use it
1. Open an article or page you want to read.
2. Click the Universal Reading Mode icon.
3. Read in the clean view. Close it to return to the original page.
Private and lightweight
Universal Reading Mode only acts on the page when you click the icon. It does not collect personal data or track your browsing.
Stop fighting distractions and enjoy reading again.