Are you looking for a way to improve your web browsing experience and make it more accessible? Look no further! The Chrome Screen Reader extension is here to assist you. This fully-featured screen reader, built using web technologies such as HTML and JavaScript, is designed to seamlessly integrate with your Chrome browser.
What Does the Chrome Screen Reader Extension Do?
This powerful extension enables you to have web content read aloud to you, making it easier to consume information without straining your eyes. Whether you have visual impairments, learning difficulties, or simply prefer listening to text, this extension provides a valuable solution.
While the Chrome Screen Reader extension offers a range of useful features, it's important to note that for a more comprehensive and tailored experience, we recommend using full system screen readers like ChromeVox on Chrome OS, VoiceOver on Mac, JAWS, NVDA, or Narrator on Windows, which are specifically designed to meet the needs of individuals with disabilities.
Installing the Extension and Ensuring Privacy
Installing this extension is a breeze. Simply visit the Chrome Web Store and search for "Chrome Screen Reader." Click on the installation button, and you're ready to go. However, before proceeding, please take a moment to review and accept the Google Terms of Service and Privacy Policy at https://www.google.com/intl/en/policies/.
User Reviews and Feedback
While the Chrome Screen Reader extension strives to provide an exceptional user experience, we understand that every user's needs and preferences may vary. Here are some insights from users:
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Hasan Aliyev: There is no way to turn off this extension, which can be inconvenient while developing web pages.
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Keerthana Vidyasagar: Some users find the extension to be less user-friendly and experience lag while using it.
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Lee Underwood: Negative feedback has been received from users who found the extension annoying. They suggest removing it from the web store entirely.
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Simon Stirling: Users have reported various bugs and issues, such as the extension crashing the browser or failing to disable certain commands.
While these reviews highlight some limitations and challenges, we appreciate all feedback and continuously work to improve the extension based on user input.
Conclusion
The Chrome Screen Reader extension offers a valuable solution for individuals seeking a screen reader within the Chrome browser. While it may not meet everyone's specific needs, it provides an accessible way to have web content read aloud. We encourage you to try it out and share your feedback to help us enhance the user experience further.
Remember, for a more tailored and comprehensive screen reading experience, consider using full system screen readers that are purpose-built for accessibility. These solutions offer additional features and customization options to ensure a seamless browsing experience for individuals with disabilities.
12 Reviews For This Extension
It will not stop talking and it is getting on my nerves, it says every word I type. It is more annoying than useful. OMG it so annoying.
Doesn't read but keeps up speaking garbage. Not sure why this exists.
I'm someone who is partially sighted who rely on voice and sight. Unfortunately Google Chrome is not compatible with Windows Narrator. When I installed ChromeVox it worked pretty well for Chrome but all the settings page glitches to the point it becomes unusable. Please fix Google!
It's ok, but should definitely highlight each word as its reading it and allow a user to select a word to start the reading from, not an entire paragraph. I like using the screen reader built into Microsoft Edge, look at that one and try to improve this extension - or better yet build the reader right into Chrome, so a user can right click and choose read webpage without the need to get an extension.
Awesome screen reader, though impossible to disable without installing an extension manager. (I recommend doing this if you do not want to listen to it forever and get headaches. It also slightly distorts web pages, so sometimes needed to see what the page is supposed to look like as well.)
I cannot recall any other digital tool that has made as much of a positive impact on people with visual impairments as this screen reader. Its precision and rapidity are remarkable, and it simplifies navigating digital content to a great extent. I have been using it for a few months, and I can confidently affirm that it has revolutionized the way I interact with my computer. The most striking feature of this screen reader is its customizability - I can personalize the speed and volume of the voice, and use it with a wide range of applications and websites. In conclusion, I strongly recommend this screen reader to anyone who needs it. It is a magnificent tool that has genuinely enhanced my life. If I could, I would rate it a 1000 out of 5!
Just terrible, the control + alt + z not working to disable it.
Okay so I really like some features of this screenreader like the female english accent is actually comprehensible and annunciates words properly. BUT, you cannot turn it off, on certain pages like PDFs, chrome settings, etc. it messes up the format of the site and options are removed. For instance, the downloading option is missing on PDFs. The screenreader also makes certain sites function weirdly and certain aspects don't load. The voice is good, I can't say the same about the rest because I personally don't like having tab names and whatnot read out.
Guys I found it, to turn it off you can go to manage extensions, after in manage extensions you'll find some extensions that you can enable or turn it off using toggle
Like everyone else has said, there is no toggle to run the reading off while the extensions is enabled. My work around was to install the extension on the Chrome Beta. Because this is installed as a 2nd Chrome instance, I use the supported Chrome for my day to day and then fire up Chrome Beta to use the screen reader. Not ideal, but it works for me.
That there isn't a toggle to turn the extension on/off is bonkers.
This used to work months ago when I found it. Now the silly thing can't read anything I try to select EXCEPT the silly right click menu options. After fighting with the extension for over 10 minutes reparing/unloading and then reinstalling, trying to find alternatives, etc I have given up the search until I find the energy again.