Reader View vs Reader Mode: which is better? (2026)
Reader View and Reader Mode are two of the most used extensions for the same job. Here is how they compare on real Chrome Web Store numbers.
Reader View vs Reader Mode at a glance
| Fact | Reader View | Reader Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Store users | ≈300K users | ≈100K users |
| Rating | 4.7★ from 1.1K ratings | 3.1★ from 186 ratings |
| Last update | Updated 2 weeks ago | Updated 11 months ago |
| Permissions | 6 | 7 |
| Category | Accessibility | Accessibility |
| Maker | yokris.dev | Reader Mode |
About Reader View
Removes clutter like buttons, backgrounds, adjusts text size, contrast, and layout for better readability
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About Reader Mode
An all-in-one, distraction-free reader with dyslexia support, accessibility features, bookmarking, highlighting, and research tools
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Reader View or Reader Mode? Questions
Which has more users, Reader View or Reader Mode?
Reader View has ≈300K users, against ≈100K users for Reader Mode.
Which is rated higher, Reader View or Reader Mode?
Reader View is rated 4.7 from 1.1K ratings; Reader Mode is rated 3.1 from 186.
Which asks for fewer permissions?
Reader View asks for 6 permissions, against 7 for Reader Mode.