readReddit

Even after the Reddit GUI redesign, the website is not optimized for long text posts. They are very common on some subreddits, but reading them can be a real pain because of the site’s layout.

readReddit is a Chrome extension designed to address this issue. It can extract the text from either posts or comments on Reddit, reformat it and display it in a much more reader-friendly manner. It is easy to use, and it works with both the old and redesigned Reddit.

To get started, simply install the extension and find a large post or comment on Reddit. You will see a floating button in the bottom-right corner of the window, which can be used to extract the text from a post or all comments.

If you want to read a single comment, you need to click the read button next to the poster’s name. Only that comment will be extracted, ignoring all the rest.

Once the post or comment has been processed, it will be displayed in the same tab, but with all unnecessary UI elements removed. All that is left behind is the text, and you can customize its font, dimensions and layout.

What’s more, the extension provides you with two color themes to choose from. The default bright theme may be a bit too rough on the eyes, but the dark one is a great alternative.

Naturally, readReddit isn’t going to be useful for everyone. It is only suitable for processing posts or comments that are particularly long, as it wouldn’t be worth the effort otherwise. If you are a fan of subreddits like /r/WritingPrompts, however, this extension may be just what you need.