FB2 Reader

Allows reading FictionBook (.fb2 and fb2.zip) files from websites. Just click on fb2 link and that is it. Only works for unzipped local .fb2 files. For Linux support please see the description.

FB2 Reader: Firefox Add-on for Reading FictionBook Files

"FB2 Reader" is a Firefox add-on designed to facilitate the reading of FictionBook files (.fb2 and .fb2.zip) straight from websites. It equips Firefox with the capability of bookmarking FB2 books, searching text, adjusting font, printing, style customization and finally supports files on Linux. However, local files need to be unzipped before reading.
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Add-on stats

Users: 3,838
-50
Rating: 3.80
(45)
Version: 0.32resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-11-17
Weekly download count: 33
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*.fb2*
  • *://*/*.FB2*
  • *://*/*.Fb2*
  • *://*/*.fB2*
Size: 109.99K

Ranking

# 1,345 ▲ 9
Other rankings
#260 in Other extensions ▲ 2 #17 in reader keyword 73 #30 in header keyword 37 #32 in lead keyword 17 ▲ 1 #153 in file keyword 94 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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FB2 Features:

  • Links
  • Images
  • Footnotes
  • Index
  • Tables
  • Zipped books (only online, local books have to be unzipped)
Firefox Integration
  • Bookmark FB2 books
    • Organize your bookmarks with folders and tags
    • Sync the list with Firefox Sync
  • Search text with Ctrl+F
  • Adjust font size and face
  • Scroll smoothly
  • Print and Print preview
  • Style with Stylus
Reading local .fb2 files in Linux Please add line "text/xml fb2" to ~/.mime.types file. See #8 for details.

How do I set text font? Go to Firefox Preferences and in Fonts and Colors section pick Default font.

How do I download an .fb2 file? Right-click on a file link and pick Save As… Or temporarily turn the addon off.

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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
  • Functional for viewing fb2 book files
  • Memorizes reading points
  • Fully configurable
  • Quick response from author to emails
Cons
  • No settings for typeface, size, color theme
  • Stopped loading after Firefox update
  • Does not work with some UTF-8 encoded FB2 files
Most mentioned
  • Functional for viewing fb2 book files
  • Does not work with some UTF-8 encoded FB2 files
  • Memorizes reading points
  • Fully configurable
  • Quick response from author to emails
User reviews
The extension works, but there are no settings: typeface, size, color theme. FB2 Reader 0.32resigned1 (July 2, 2024) Mozilla Firefox 128.0 (64-bit)
by Korwin, 2024-07-02
Stopped loading (extension icon is grayed), probably after Firefox update. Troubleshooting info: ------------------ Name: Firefox Version: 124.0.1 Build ID: 20240321230221 Distribution ID: Update Channel: release User Agent: Mozilla/5.0 (Macintosh; Intel Mac OS X 10.15; rv:124.0) Gecko/20100101 Firefox/124.0 OS: Darwin 23.2.0 Darwin Kernel Version
by Atatat, 2024-04-01
by Firefox user 17755745, 2024-01-22
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

FB2 Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

FB2 Reader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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