Description
A web-powered screen reader
Extension Rankings
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Ranking Summary
Overall Rank
Extension Rank
"Browser Extension" Keyword
"Windows" Keyword
"Sheets Extension" Keyword
"Sheets Erweiterung" Keyword
"Screenshot Reader" Keyword
"Screen" Keyword
"Reader" Keyword
"Google Search" Keyword
"Google Chrome" Keyword
"Google" Keyword
"Full Page" Keyword
"Extension" Keyword
"Details" Keyword
"Chrome Extension" Keyword
"Chrome Browser" Keyword
"Chrome" Keyword
Review Summary
Users find the Screen Reader extension functional for basic accessibility needs but report major usability issues. The extension often breaks the Chrome Extensions tab, making it hard to disable. There is no straightforward pause or off toggle, causing frustration. Lack of clear instructions and incompatibility with some platforms add to users' difficulties. Despite these drawbacks, some users utilize it for accessibility testing and appreciate the limited functionality it provides.
Pros
- Serves its basic purpose of reading screen content for accessibility testing and usage.
- Announces status changes, such as turning on/off, when used with keyboard shortcuts.
- Works to verify minimal support for screen readers during development.
Cons
- No easy or intuitive way to pause or toggle off the extension once activated.
- Breaks the Chrome Extensions tab's appearance and usability, making it difficult or impossible to disable the extension.
- Lack of clear controls, settings, or instructions for operation, including hotkeys and customization.
- Incompatibility or lack of clarification regarding usage on Windows systems and other platforms.
- The extension is perceived as buggy and frustrating, with multiple users reporting that it damages the browsing experience or UI.
Permissions
This extension can:
- accessibilityPrivate
- history
- notifications
- storage
- tabs
- tts
- <all_urls>
Additional Information
53.0.2784.15
April 21, 2024
4.76 MB
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Developer Information
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