Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader
Web-page TTS (text to speech) screen reader, that does not require cutting and pasting sentences, paragraphs or entire page sections.
Manifest V2
By: Alexandru Calin
Weekly download count: 86
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- activeTab
- storage
- contextMenus
- tts
- tabs
Size: 708.18K
Email: ca*****@gmail.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
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Pros
- Effective text-to-speech functionality for reading websites aloud
- User-friendly interface with options to select text and adjust reading speed
- Useful for people with reading difficulties, such as ADHD or visual impairments
- Generally performs well when it works
- Ability to customize speech function
Cons
- Inconsistency in performance; sometimes doesn't load or function as expected
- Limited customization options and reliance on system voices
- Tends to skip paragraphs or become unsynchronized during reading
- Can require excessive permissions, leading to security concerns
- Issues with handling specific languages, including incorrect pronunciations
Most mentioned
- Inconsistency in functionality, with reports of the add-on not working or loading indefinitely
- Desire for better voice options and customization features
- The add-on's interface allows for text selection and speed adjustment
- Users appreciate the overall utility for accessibility despite flaws
- Performance varies between operating systems, with some users on Linux reporting issues
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reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
by 退出中共邪教党团队保命, 2025-03-29
by bykarianin, 2025-03-12
A lot of the bad reviews are old. This does exactly what I was hoping for. Sure the voice isn't great, but it's the standard one all of them use.
Also, it has a really helpful selecting text feature.
by Firefox user 18666967, 2025-03-11
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Pericles: Text to Speech Screen Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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