FocusReader

Extension

Freedom report

Two barsScore 6.3

Free tierA free tier is on its own pricing page
Open codeNo open-source code on record
Runs widely0 of 6 device platforms
DocumentedPlans, terms and facts published

FocusReader is ranked #12 of 33 in RSS reader software on Freedom251. It runs on Browser extension. There is a free plan.

FocusReader plans and pricing

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Free Free Reader Mode · dark/light themes · 3 font styles · reading list up to 10 articles · reading progress tracking focusreader.app · 4 Oct 2026

PRO Not published Planned features include AI summaries, AI text-to-speech, smart highlights, unlimited reading list, focus timer, cloud sync and export focusreader.app · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on RSS reader software

Free plan: Yes
Offline reading: Yes

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The record

Purpose: Focus Reader turns web articles into a clean, distraction-free reading view.
Article parsing: It extracts article content from websites and supports sites such as Medium, Substack, blogs and news sites.
Reading features: The available free version includes reading mode, dark/light themes, three font styles, reading progress and saving up to 10 articles.
Customization: Users can choose Serif, Sans-Serif or Monospace fonts, adjust font size, and switch between light and dark themes.
Activation: Reader Mode can be activated from the browser toolbar, from the popup button, or by the Alt+R keyboard shortcut.
Compatibility limits: Heavy JavaScript pages may not parse correctly, paywalled content may be blocked, and some sites block reader mode extensions.
Permissions: The help page says the extension needs Active Tab access to read the current page and Storage to save settings and the reading list locally.
Privacy: The privacy policy says settings and reading-list data stay on the device, while anonymous usage events, website domains and extension details are collected through PostHog; analytics can be disabled.
Compliance: The privacy policy states that Focus Reader complies with GDPR and CCPA.
Support: General support is available at [email protected].
Company: The Chrome Web Store lists the developer as TechMode LLC, at Nazarbayev street 28a, Almaty 050039, Kazakhstan.
Intended users: The Chrome Web Store listing describes it for students, professionals, news readers, book lovers, researchers and people seeking less cluttered web reading.
Price from: Free

Where it ranks on Freedom251

Best RSS Reader Software in 2026#12 of 33

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Sources

focusreader.app· checked 4 Oct 2026
focusreader.app/help· checked 4 Oct 2026
focusreader.app/privacy· checked 4 Oct 2026
chromewebstore.google.com/detail/focus-reader-clean-readin/dmokoc· checked 4 Oct 2026