ReadIT - Web Text Reader
Web Text Reader is a free and privacy-friendly browser extension that reads selected text aloud on any webpage.
No login. No tracking. No ads. Works fully offline.
✨ Features
- 🔊 Read selected text instantly
- ⏸ Pause / ⏹ Stop controls
- ⏪ / ⏩ Adjustable reading speed
- 📊 Live speed indicator
- ⌨️ Keyboard shortcut: Alt + R
- 🌙 Dark / ☀️ Light mode support
- 🔒 100% privacy-friendly
🚀 How to Use
- Select any text on a webpage
- Click the 🔊 Read button
- Adjust speed if needed
- Pause, resume, or stop anytime
🧠 How It Works
- Uses the browser’s built-in Web Speech API
- Runs entirely on the user’s device
- No data is collected or transmitted
🛠 Installation (Manual)
- Clone this repository
- Open Chrome →
chrome://extensions
- Enable Developer mode
- Click Load unpacked
- Select the project folder
🌍 Chrome Web Store
👉 (Add your store link here after approval)
🤝 Contributing
Contributions are welcome!
- Bug fixes
- UI improvements
- Accessibility enhancements
Open a pull request or raise an issue.
📄 License
MIT License — free to use, modify, and distribute.