Is Reader View Safe? — Extension Safety Profile

Reader View requests permissions typical for a reading mode extension: it uses activeTab and scripting to modify only the current page when you activate it, storage to save your preferences, and contextMenus to add a right-click entry. The declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess permission allows it to block or redirect certain network requests (like ads or unnecessary scripts) to clean up pages, while notifications may show occasional alerts. This scope is normal for its category—it does not require blanket access to all websites, and works only on tabs where you invoke it.

As with any reading tool, a careful user should know that when activated, the extension can read and restyle the page content you are viewing. While it cannot silently monitor all browsing, it can access any information visible on that tab at that moment. Reading mode extensions are generally low-risk utilities, but it is wise to avoid using them on sensitive pages like banking sites, as a compromised or poorly-coded extension could theoretically capture visible data.

This extension scores an A grade (86/100). Its strongest area is Maintenance & Ownership (100%), indicating active upkeep and a non-abandoned codebase. The weakest dimension is Publisher & Identity (60%), which suggests the developer “yokris.dev” has a less established public profile, typical of a small or independent publisher. This does not signal a problem, but a cautious user may want to verify that this matches the official listing rather than a copycat.