Description
Save a page to Readwise Reader
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Browser Extension" Keyword
"Trial" Keyword
"Sheets Erweiterung" Keyword
"Reader" Keyword
"Highlighter" Keyword
Featured Rank
Review Summary
Users find Readwise Highlighter extremely valuable for saving and organizing highlights from web articles, especially when combined with Readwise Reader for knowledge management and distraction-free reading. It helps improve information retention and replaces multiple older apps effectively. However, multiple users report bugs including background activity when the browser is closed, missing or malfunctioning highlight options, browser compatibility issues, and poor customer support. Problems with dark mode highlighting and non-English websites also diminish the experience for some.
Pros
- Highly useful for saving and organizing highlights from web pages and articles.
- Integrates well with Readwise Reader and note-taking apps, aiding in knowledge management.
- Supports distraction-free reading and managing articles for later consumption.
- Improves retention and review of information by reinforcing highlights.
- Loved by users for replacing multiple outdated apps with a single inclusive reading and highlighting tool.
Cons
- Issues with the extension running in the background even when Chrome is closed, raising privacy concerns.
- The highlighting feature sometimes fails or disappears, especially context menu options missing or not working.
- Compatibility problems with certain browsers (Arc, Vivaldi) and specific content types like PDF imports or code block formatting.
- Poor support and communication from developers when issues arise.
- Limited or problematic support for dark mode highlights and Chinese website formatting errors.
Permissions
This extension can:
- activeTab
- background
- contextMenus
- notifications
- storage
- tabs
- unlimitedStorage
This extension can access:
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
0.16.9
March 20, 2025
3.12 MB
en
Developer Information
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