Reader mode that respects long attention.
Mozilla Readability-powered extraction for news, blogs, essays, and Medium-like pages.
FocusReader by getfocusreader.com
FocusReader
Read cleanly. Save the exact quote with its source. Export Markdown. $9.99 once.
A local-first Chrome workflow for writers and independent researchers who need useful lines without losing where they came from.
Free tier includes 10 quotes. PRO unlocks unlimited local saves for a one-time $9.99 total, with applicable taxes included. No subscription.
Manifest V3
Chrome toolbar
Right-click save
Source-backed quotes without spreadsheet cleanup.
Highlight text, right-click, save it, then group notes by domain or your own category.
Markdown export when your notes need to move.
Download a clean, portable research file for your preferred Markdown-compatible editor or archive.
See the workflow
A 15-second look at FocusReader.
Read an article without clutter, keep an exact quote with its source, then export your local notes as Markdown.
No reading account or card is needed to try the first 10 saved quotes.
Choose your workflow
One short loop, built around work you already do.
Keep quotable lines, their original pages, and clean Markdown together.
View the writer workflow -> For independent research Build a source trail while the context is still fresh.Capture the exact passage, title, URL, domain, and timestamp as you read.
View the research workflow ->The daily flow
From cluttered page to reusable note in under a minute.
FocusReader keeps the loop short and visible: open the current page, read without clutter, save the passage, then export.
Open reader mode
Click the extension on the current article, or press Alt+Shift+R, to remove the surrounding page noise.
Save the passage
Select text, right-click, and keep the quote with title, URL, domain, and timestamp.
Export the work
Download clean Markdown instead of rebuilding your notes by hand later.
Distraction-free reader
Read the article, not the page furniture.
FocusReader opens the current page in a quiet reader tab with light, dark, and beige backgrounds, Georgia or Inter typography, adjustable font size, and line-height controls for longer sessions.
- Opens from the Chrome toolbar on the current page.
- Uses vendored Mozilla Readability, not remote code.
- Includes a back-to-original control for source checking.
Quote saver with context
Keep the useful line and the proof beside it.
Every saved quote carries the page title, URL, domain, timestamp, and optional category. The popup stays clean enough for daily use, but complete enough for research.
Domain grouping
Custom category
Delete controls
Markdown export
A file you can inspect
See exactly what leaves FocusReader.
The export is plain Markdown, grouped by domain or category. Each entry keeps the quote, page title, source link, saved time, and your optional category in a readable structure.
Illustrative content below; the structure matches the extension export.
Download the sample Markdown file# FocusReader Quotes
Exported: 8/9/2026, 10:30:00 AM
## example.com
### Keeping context with a quote
> A saved passage is easier to trust when its source stays attached.
- Source: [Keeping context with a quote](https://example.com/source-context)
- Saved: 8/9/2026, 10:29:00 AM
- Category: Newsletter researchThe FocusReader difference
Not another infinite queue.
Big read-later apps are great when you need a whole content inbox. FocusReader is smaller on purpose: it helps you read the current page and keep the quotes you can actually use.
Need
Broad read-later apps
FocusReader
A private reader view for the page you are on
Often bundled into a larger library
Core workflow
Saved quotes with source context
Usually built around highlights or queues
Quote, title, URL, domain, timestamp
Simple ownership of notes
Often account-led or sync-led
Local storage and Markdown export
Newsletters, feeds, PDFs, audio, social feeds
Good fit
Intentionally not the MVP
Made for the pages people actually read
Strong on articles. Honest about edge cases.
FocusReader is built for public, article-style pages where clean extraction and source-backed quote capture matter most. Restricted pages and app-like screens may limit what Chrome can expose.
News, blogs, essays, research posts
Reader mode and quote saving are tuned for article structure and long-form text.
Medium-like publishing pages
Readability parsing handles many editorial layouts and preserves useful content.
Restricted apps and locked pages
Chrome may block extension access on internal pages, protected pages, or app-like screens.
Install workflow
Built to feel familiar from Chrome Web Store to first quote.
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Install from the Chrome Web Store listing.
The public listing shows screenshots, privacy disclosures, and reviewer-tested behavior.
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Open a readable article and click FocusReader.
The current page opens in a cleaner reader tab with theme and typography controls.
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Select a passage and save it with context.
The quote library keeps the passage, source URL, page title, domain, and timestamp.
Local-first by design
Your reading library stays on your device.
FocusReader stores quotes, preferences, and license status in Chrome local storage. Temporary reader captures use session storage and are cleaned up automatically. Saved quotes, page content, and browsing data are never sent to the FocusReader license service.
FocusReader PRO
Start free. Upgrade when your quote library grows.
The free tier is built for trying the workflow. PRO is a one-time unlock for unlimited local quote saves with no recurring fee.
10 quotes
Reader mode, local quote saving, categories, deletion, and Markdown export.
$9.99 once
Unlimited local quote saves with the same private, source-backed workflow. Applicable taxes are included in the $9.99 total.
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Practical reading notes
Keep the quote, the source, and your train of thought.
Six short workflows for turning useful passages into clean, source-backed notes without building another complicated system.
Browse the complete guide libraryQuestions buyers ask
Clear answers before install.
Does FocusReader send saved quotes to a server?
No. Saved quotes stay in Chrome storage. Only a signed license is sent to the FocusReader validation service when PRO is activated or rechecked.
Does it replace Readwise Reader, Matter, or Instapaper?
No. Those are broader reading platforms. FocusReader is a smaller Chrome tool for reader mode and source-backed quote capture.
Why is there a 10-quote free tier?
The free tier lets users test the workflow. PRO removes the local save limit for a one-time $9.99 total, with applicable taxes included.
Will every website parse perfectly?
No reader extension can promise that. FocusReader is strongest on public article-style pages and intentionally reports edge cases honestly.
A smaller reading workflow
Built for writers and independent researchers who need the line and its source.
Try the complete reading and quote workflow for free, keep your library local, and upgrade only when ten saved quotes are no longer enough.
10 quotes free
Local-first by design
$9.99 once