Omnivore

Omnivore is the read-it-later app for serious readers. Distraction free. Privacy focused. Open source.
What is Omnivore?
'Omnivore' is a Firefox add-on designed for passionate readers. It allows users to save and read articles, subscriptions, and documents later in a distraction-free environment. It also provides features to add notes and highlights, organize the reading list as per user preferences, and sync across all devices. Ensuring privacy and focus, Omnivore makes reading a delightful experience.

Add-on stats

By: Omnivore
Version: 2.10.0 (Last updated: 2024-03-12)
Creation date: 2021-07-23
Weekly download count: 27
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • https://*/**
  • http://*/**
Size: 183.22K

Other platforms

Omnivore (v2.10.0)
4.61 (54) 40,000
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Add-on summary

Save interesting articles, newsletter subscriptions, and documents and read them later — focused and distraction free. Add notes and highlights. Organize your reading list the way you want and sync it across all your devices.

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
  • Best read-it-later tool for privacy
  • Saving content is fast and frictionless
  • Intuitive and works out-of-the-box
  • Open-source
Cons
  • Issues with functionality (e.g., privacy consent page doesn't work)
  • Sometimes fails to capture images, requiring retries
  • Missing features like direct access to saved articles through the extension
Most mentioned
  • Concerns about privacy and the developer's decision to sell the app
  • Request for more features
  • User interface issues (e.g., extension icon visibility)
Recent reviews
Great FREE app, better than Readwise Reader, but they decided to sell all that sexy stuff for money. I hope some very smart person decides to take over the development, as it was open source.
by Luca Melandri, 2024-11-16

This was a great app, but the developer sold out to an AI company and is shutting the entire thing down.
by Zack, 2024-11-01

by pixel8ed, 2024-10-23
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Omnivore requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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

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