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Read Selected

Reads selected text aloud. Optional neural speech is synthesized via the developer’s server; otherwise uses your browser’s voices.

Time on the storeAbout 1 to 3 yearsA rough range, not an exact date

Store users498As shown on the Chrome Web Store

Chrome Web Store rating4.0 / 51 rating on the Chrome Web Store

Last store update19 Sep 2026Version 4.6.6, 18 days ago

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The Happy Hummy19 months ago
Needs to update the voice selection, and there's a glitch where the voice will either read the same line repeatedly, or simply not read at all. I can usually close chrome and reopen it and it works again. In between these glitches however, it actually helps me focus despite my eye fatigue and ADHD, being able to read out loud the highlighted text. I'm actually surprised more people don't use this. My favorite combo is the UK female reader at 1.15 speed, the most natural sounding option. 4/5 because I'm the only review, and appreciate the extension overall.

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Access levelLow

Asks only for everyday access, nothing we track as sensitive.

What it’s allowed to do, not what it actually does. Not a safety rating.

Members also see when a new version asks for new access.

DesignTheory.dev has 5 listings on the store. Updates most of their listings often.

Combined users can count the same person more than once. See all 5 listings

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