Auto Reader View

Load Reader View automatically on chosen websites.

Auto Reader View: Automate Reader View on Firefox

'Auto Reader View' is a Firefox add-on that facilitates automatic loading of Reader View on user-specified websites. Designed to remove webpage clutter and enhance readability, the add-on saves users the hassle of manual switching. It allows for individual or bulk domain preferences, retaining the ability to switch back to the original page view as needed.

Add-on stats

Users: 536
-13
Rating: 4.25
(12)
Version: 1.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-21)
Creation date: 2016-02-27
Weekly download count: 10
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 20.54K
URLs: Website

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Add-on summary

Firefox's Reader View feature strips away clutter from web pages for improved readabilty. In order to switch to this view, users must manually click the Reader View icon in the address bar. This can be a minor inconvenience when Reader View is consistently used for the same web sites.

This add-on allows users to automatically open Reader View for chosen websites. When the add-on button is clicked, a panel will open that allows the user to change the preference for the current domain.

To enable Auto Reader View For a new site, click the Auto Reader View button (a book icon) to open the panel, then click "Enable". When clicked, this will save the preference for that domain and a green checkbox will appear on the add-on button. Any future tabs opened for that domain will switch to Reader View automatically. Note that the Close Reader View button continues to work if the user needs to switch back to the normal view for that page.

To remove the saved preference for a domain, navigate to a page from that site. Click the Auto Reader View button to open the panel, then click "Disable".

To edit the saved domains in bulk, visit the Preferences page for the extension (from the Firefox menu button, Add-ons and Themes, then select Extensions, then auto-reader-view, then Preferences).

Please report any issues at https://github.com/pmarchwiak/auto-reader-view/issues and thank you for using this add-on!

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Effective for reducing distractions on websites
  • Works quickly for most sites
  • Functionality as described by developers
Cons
  • Doesn't work on certain sites (e.g., Reuters)
  • Some users experienced functionality issues
  • Lack of option to hide badge count from the toolbar
Most mentioned
  • Effectiveness for distraction reduction
  • Functionality issues on specific websites
  • User desire for customization options
User reviews
This is brilliant for websites with tons of distracting crap. I could already solve most of that with element picker in ublock origin, but for some sites, this is equally effective and much faster!

by geeknik, 2024-06-17

by geeknik, 2024-06-17
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Auto Reader View requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Auto Reader View has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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