How to enable Reader Mode in Chrome browser on a Mac computerġ. Why is Google so slow in adding Reader Mode to Chrome? Because the purpose of a clean reader feature is to remove all extra elements from the webpage – including ads (read: Google ads). It’s not a default feature, and it may take Google quite a long time to bring it to the “View” menu or give it a memorable keyword shortcut. The feature helps you get to the beginning of the article right away, helping you focus on what you are reading.Įventually, a clean reader feature is available in the latest update of Chrome – version 75. After you turn on the reader view, you won’t see sidebars, menus, social media buttons, related posts, and – most importantly – ads. Why is a clean reader mode so helpful? It removes from a webpage all elements that are not the content of the very article. There are also a few Chrome extensions that do exactly the same. It’s something Safari has for over five years already – it’s called Reader View. ▸ The best Kindle Unlimited books to read in 2021 – by category ▸ Things to know before you buy Kindle Paperwhite 6.8 (2021 model)
