Read The Web

Text-to-speech for Web Content

Read The Web: Text-to-Speech for Web Content Edge Add-on

"Read The Web" is an Edge add-on designed to read aloud web content. It converts text-to-speech in 17 languages with 30 natural voices. Perfect for research projects or catching up on news, it reduces reading fatigue and improves comprehension with instant access to dictionaries. Customizable settings allow users to adjust reading rate and presentation, while important information can be highlighted and extracted. It is free with a Kurzweil 3000 subscription or a 30-day trial, advocating for academic success and personal growth.

Add-on stats

Manifest V3
Users: 6,451
912
Rating: 1.00
(2)
Version: 4.0.2 (Last updated: 2024-11-13)
Creation date: 2022-05-02
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • tabs
  • storage
  • nativeMessaging
  • identity
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 705.96K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Read The Web (v4.0.2)
- 2.70 (46)
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox

User reviews

Closes all of my tabs when I attempt to use it. I can't use this extension at all :(
by a, 2021-11-17

Impossible to evaluate without creating an account with them.
by Z, 2021-08-21
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Read The Web 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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