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 - Read FictionBook Files Easily

"FB2 Reader" is a Firefox add-on that enables you to easily read FictionBook (.fb2 and .fb2.zip) files directly from the web. With just a click on an fb2 link, you can access your books, complete with support for links, images, footnotes, and tables. It also includes features like bookmarks, search functionality, customizable font sizes, and printing options. Please note that only unzipped local .fb2 files are supported, and specific setup is needed for Linux users.
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Add-on stats

Users: 3,830
-8
Rating: 3.80
(45)
Version: 0.32resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-11-17
Weekly download count: 39
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • *://*/*.fb2*
  • *://*/*.FB2*
  • *://*/*.Fb2*
  • *://*/*.fB2*
Size: 109.99K

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# 1,375
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Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

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Fb2 reader supports links, images, footnotes, TOC, tables, zipped books (only online, local books have to be unzipped)

Firefox Integration

  • Bookmarks
  • Searching with Ctrl+F
  • Font size and typeface
  • Printing and Print preview
  • User styles with Stylus
Reading local .fb2 files on Linux Requires setting FB2 mimetype to text/xml. See issue#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 click Save As…

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

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