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ReadMode

mozilla.orgRead-it-later & curation

PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026; it is registered on Firefox Add-ons and has been in the index since 14 Sep 2026. How this is checked

ReadMode is a Firefox browser extension that converts web pages into pure text views. It is designed for users who want to remove visual clutter and focus on readable page content.

Inferred · not functionally tested

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Overview

4 features

Purpose: Removing distracting page layouts and formatting so users can read web content as clean text.

Inferred · not functionally tested

Audience: Firefox users who want a distraction-free reading experience

Inferred · not functionally tested

Functions: Unknown

Interfaces: API: unknown · MCP: unknown · CLI: unknown · Self-hosting: unknown

Recorded constraints: pricing: free · license: Proprietary · platforms: WEB · deployment: browser, embeddable, windows, macos, linux

Constraint provenance is unknown; confirm requirements with the publisher.

Record sources: addons.mozilla.org · addons.mozilla.org. These links do not verify the individual claims.

In the Read-it-later & curation space, ReadMode takes a focused approach. Inferred · not functionally tested: It focuses on removing distracting page layouts and formatting so users can read web content as clean text. Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadMode is a consumer product aimed at firefox users who want a distraction-free reading experience. Basis unknown · not verified: It is available for free. Basis unknown · not verified: ReadMode is available on the web, embeddable surfaces, Windows, macOS, and Linux.

It is developed by 海天鹰, and it first shipped in 2019. Inferred · not functionally tested: Among its 4 catalogued features are pure text view, web page simplification, and firefox integration. The interface is available in 32 languages, including Czech, German, and Greek.

Summary written by a language model from the project’s public pages.

Tasks: Inferred · not functionally tested

  • Pure text view
  • Web page simplification
  • Firefox integration
  • All-site access

Topics: Inferred · not functionally tested

Tags
firefox-extensionreader-modedistraction-free-readingtext-only-pages

JSON profile · Text profile · Access guide

Built with & integrations

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Indexing history

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What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

  1. Indexed14 Sep · 10:55 UTC
    ReadMode seen via Firefox Add-ons
    Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about ReadMode

What is ReadMode?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadMode focuses on removing distracting page layouts and formatting so users can read web content as clean text. It is catalogued under Read-it-later & curation on PulseGate.
Who is ReadMode for?
Inferred · not functionally tested: ReadMode is a consumer product built for firefox users who want a distraction-free reading experience.
Does ReadMode have a free plan?
Basis unknown · not verified: Yes — ReadMode is free to use.
What platforms does ReadMode run on?
Basis unknown · not verified: ReadMode runs on the web, embeddable surfaces, Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Is ReadMode still active?
PulseGate's liveness check found it on 14 Sep 2026.
What are alternatives to ReadMode?
Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include Read Mode, Reading Mode, and Simple Mode.Read ModeReading ModeSimple Mode
Who develops ReadMode?
ReadMode is developed by 海天鹰.
How long has ReadMode been around?
ReadMode first shipped in 2019.

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