Instapaper

Instapaper

Instapaper browser extension to save links for offline reading.

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What is Instapaper?

Instapaper is a browser extension for Edge that allows you to save web pages directly into your Instapaper queue for offline reading on various devices. It provides a convenient way to store articles for later reading on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle.

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Stats
This add-on was removed from Edge Add-on Store on 2022-07-01
Stats date:
Users: 4,478
Rating: 3.20 (8)
Version: 2.1.1 (Last updated: 2022-06-17)
Creation date: 2021-04-30
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • background
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
Size: 66.46K
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood

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Instapaper
Instapaper (v2.2.1)
3.78 (514) 265,912
Not available on Firefox
Merlin
Summary

Instapaper is a simple tool for saving web pages to read later on your iPhone, iPad, Android, computer, or Kindle.

This browser extension may be used in place of the bookmarklet to save articles directly into your Instapaper queue.

It works by saving the current tab to your Instapaper account . Users who aren't logged in will be taken to a login or signup page, after completing the process they will be redirected back to the original page with the original page saved in their queue.

User reviews
Simple and straight-forward. Love Instapaper!
by Eric, 2021-11-23

Not working
by Andrew, 2021-10-21

Broken
by Mark, 2021-08-29
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Safety
Risk impact

Instapaper is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Instapaper if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Instapaper may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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