Chrome-Stats extension
EPUBReader
Read epub files directly in the browser
What is EPUBReader?
Stats
- declarativeNetRequest
- downloads
- storage
- <all_urls>
Chrome-Stats Rank
Summary
Read epub files directly in the browser
EPUBReader is a fast and lightweight HTML5 based ebook reader. It is already used by more than 1,000,000 daily users in Chrome and Firefox.
✔ Reads ebooks in the EPUB format without DRM
✔ Opens the ebooks in memory at the location where they are stored. Ebooks open fast, no extra space is required.
✔ Only reader which opens ebooks directly from websites (right "read and change all your data on the websites you visit" needed)
✔ Only reader which opens ebooks by double-clicking in the file explorer
✔ Listen to your ebooks by installing the Read Aloud extension https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/read-aloud-a-text-to-spe/pnfonnnmfjnpfgagnklfaccicnnjcdkm
✔ Available in 24 languages
User reviews
User reviews summary
Pros
- Ability to customize fonts, backgrounds, margins
- Directly opens local epub files without the need to import
- Remembers reading position upon reopening
- Works better than some desktop applications
Cons
- UI considered outdated
- Lack of customization options for fonts
- Some users find it hard to use
- Issues with hyperlink support
- Inconvenient navigation and interface
Most mentioned
- Customization options (fonts, backgrounds, margins, etc.)
- User Interface (outdated, not intuitive)
- Opening local epub files directly
- Compatibility and performance compared to desktop apps
- Difficult user experience for some
Recent reviews
Safety
Risk impact
EPUBReader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing.
Risk likelihood
EPUBReader is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
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