Instapaper

Instapaper is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle. The Instapaper browser extension may be used to save the current page directly into your Instapaper account.
What is Instapaper?
Instapaper is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle. The Instapaper Firefox Add-On collects page URLs, HTML, and selected text when you save an article by taking an action (e.g. tapping the Instapaper icon in your browser).

Add-on stats

Users: 8,813 ▲ 36
Rating: 4.47 (106)
Version: 3.1.2 (Last updated: 2024-10-29)
Creation date: 2016-12-16
Weekly download count: 124
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 188.63K

Other platforms

Instapaper (v3.1.1)
3.78 (521) 200,000
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Add-on summary

The Instapaper Firefox Add-On collects page URLs, HTML, and selected text when you save an article by taking an action (e.g. tapping the Instapaper icon in your browser).

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
  • Easy to use and set up for saving articles
  • Allows saving articles in a more readable format
  • Useful for reading articles later at one's own pace
  • Highly appreciated for its functionality
  • Good performance compared to other extensions
Cons
  • Slow saving process (takes at least 20 seconds)
  • Inconvenient default keyboard shortcut (Ctrl-I) that conflicts with common text editing functions
  • Lacks the ability to customize keyboard shortcuts
  • Context menu option is not removable, cluttering the interface
  • Highlight feature is missing
Most mentioned
  • Need for custom keyboard shortcut
  • Desire to remove context menu option
  • Slow article saving time
  • Request for highlight feature
  • Ease of use and functionality
Recent reviews
by Behsah, 2024-08-08

by Behsah, 2024-08-08

by Behsah, 2024-08-08
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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