Browser Reading Mode — Clean, Customizable, and Built for Privacy

Hi internet dwellers and web readers — meet your new favorite reading companion: PNL Reader.
PNL Reader is a lightweight, privacy-first browser extension that transforms any webpage into a clean, focused reading experience. Whether you’re diving into a technical article, a web novel, or a community thread, PNL Reader helps you stay immersed without distractions.
🧵 How It Started
It began with a simple question in the Programming N’ Language (PNL) Community:
“Why doesn’t Dictionariez work in Reader Mode?”
👉 Read the thread
As someone who frequently uses both Dictionariez and web novel sites, I immediately felt the pain. Most reader modes either:
Broke extension functionality,
Demanded way too many permissions,
Or offered little to no customization.
So, instead of waiting for a fix, I decided to build one — and PNL Reader was born.
🔍 What Is PNL Reader?
PNL Reader is a browser extension that turns any webpage into a customizable reader mode — clean, minimal, and easy on the eyes. It removes ads, enhances typography, and gives you full control over your reading environment.
And the best part? It’s designed with privacy and simplicity at its core.
✨ Key Features
📚 Seamless Dictionary Integration
PNL Reader works beautifully with Dictionariez. Just click a word to look it up — no reloads, no glitches.
🔐 Privacy-First by Design
PNL Reader only asks for activeTab
permission. That’s it.
No host access. No tracking. No hidden data collection. Your reading stays your business.
🎨 Dozens of Reader Themes
Choose from a wide range of light, dark, and aesthetic themes to suit your mood — or reduce eye strain during late-night reading sessions.
🔠 Full Typography Control
Change fonts, adjust spacing, tweak layout and font size — per site or globally. Read the web your way.
⌨️ Keyboard Shortcuts for Chapter Navigation
Love web novels? Easily flip chapters on sites like Scribble Hub and RoyalRoad using simple, intuitive shortcuts.
📱 Mobile-Friendly
Use PNL Reader on Android via Kiwi or Flow browser and take your clean reading experience with you on the go.
👥 Built by the Community, for the Community
PNL Reader was born directly from user feedback — built by a developer and reader who wanted a better way to read the web. It’s a tool created with care for language learners, story lovers, technical readers, and anyone who values simplicity and control.
💡 Try It Out
If you love clean interfaces, functional tools, and products that respect your privacy, give PNL Reader a try.
✅ No clutter.
✅ No compromise.
✅ Just better reading.
Download
Chrome: PNL Reader on Chrome Web Store
Firefox: PNL Reader on Mozilla Add-ons
Edge: PNL Reader on Edge Add-ons
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