Reading Mode
Reading Mode removes distractions and presents article content in a clean, readable format.
Features
Content Extraction
Automatically extracts the main article content from web pages.
Clean Layout
Removes ads, navigation, sidebars, and other distractions.
Customization
Adjust font size, line spacing, and background color.
Focus
Centered text column optimized for comfortable reading.
Using Reading Mode
1
Navigate to an Article
Open a page with article content (news, blog posts, documentation).
2
Enable Reading Mode
Tap the reading mode icon in the browser menu.
3
Read Content
Enjoy the clean, distraction-free article view.
4
Exit Reading Mode
Tap the X button or use back navigation to return to the original page.
What Gets Extracted
| Included | Removed |
|---|---|
| Article title | Navigation menus |
| Article text | Sidebars |
| Images (in context) | Advertisements |
| Block quotes | Related articles |
| Lists | Comments section |
| Basic formatting | Pop-ups and overlays |
Best Used For
- News articles
- Blog posts
- Documentation
- Long-form content
- Research papers
Plugin Access
Plugins with the active_tab permission can:
// Enable reading mode
StealthBrowse.readingMode.enable();
// Check if reading mode is active
if (StealthBrowse.readingMode.isActive()) {
// ...
}Limitations
Note: Reading Mode works best on standard article pages. It may not work well on:
- Pages with complex layouts
- Single-page applications (SPAs)
- Pages without clear article structure
- Image galleries or media-heavy pages