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ArticleAudio - Read Selected Text Aloud (TTS), used by 8,000 people, is not yet reviewed by Extension Auditor. It was last updated in September 2026.

ArticleAudio - Read Selected Text Aloud (TTS)

ArticleAudio - Read Selected Text Aloud (TTS) Chrome extension security report

ID: indidhcbchofjbdjegpgkgbgedjhnepm

Supported Languages

🇺🇸English

Extension Info & Metadata

Status
Active
Version
1.12.7
Size
0.35 MB
Rating
4.0/5
Reviews
28
Users
8,000
Type
Extension
Updated
Sep 30, 2026
Category
Productivity Education
Price
Paid
Featured
No
Visibility
Listed
Mature
No
By Google
No
Trusted
Yes
This publisherTrack record
1extension
All still listed

Publisher Contextual Analysis

Author
https://articleaudio.com
MX records exist
Yes
Domain exists
Yes
Is disposable
No
Is role-based
Yes
Mailbox exists
Yes
Website
Visit
Extensions
1
Active
1
Obsolete
0
Listed
1
Unlisted
0
Users
8,000

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Install growth

Item
Type
Severity
Description
https://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
http://*/*
Host
Critical
Broad host access — the extension can read/modify content on every website.
offscreen
Permission
High
This permission creates hidden browser documents with full DOM access. Rated High because it can run background operations invisibly, potentially executing malicious code without user awareness.
storage
Permission
Medium
This permission allows storing data locally in the browser. Rated Medium because it can persist sensitive user data, track user activities over time, and potentially store malicious payloads.
contextMenus
Permission
Low
This permission adds items to browser context menus. Rated Medium because it only modifies right-click menus without access to page content.

About this extension

Read aloud selected text with a keyboard shortcut. AI-powered text to speech (TTS) with natural voices

Read the publisher’s full description

> WHY ARTICLEAUDIO? Most text-to-speech tools sound robotic and unnatural. ArticleAudio uses advanced AI voices that sound like real humans reading to you. No more cringing at awkward pronunciations or monotone delivery. ArticleAudio is different. We use latest text-to-speech AI models to generate voices that sound like real humans reading to you. Natural pacing, proper intonation, and voices you'll actually want to listen to. > HOW IT WORKS 1. Select any text on any webpage 2. Press Shift+Tab 3. Listen with the floating audio player That's it. No menus to navigate, no buttons to click, no context menus to dig through. Just select and listen. > WORKS EVERYWHERE ArticleAudio works on every website you visit: - News sites (NY Times, BBC, CNN, etc.) - Newsletters (Substack, Beehiiv, etc.) - Documentation (MDN, GitHub, etc.) - Email (Gmail, Outlook, etc.) - Social media (X, LinkedIn, etc.) - Blogs, research papers, and more > NATURAL AI VOICES Choose from 6 distinct voices—energetic, warm, deep, expressive, or soft—to match your mood or content. All voices handle punctuation, emphasis, and pacing naturally. No more cringing at awkward pronunciations. > PLAYBACK CONTROLS - Play, pause, skip forward/back - Adjust speed from 0.5x to 2x - Download audio as MP3 - Light and dark theme support > PERFECT FOR - Multitaskers: Listen to articles while cooking, cleaning, exercising, or commuting. Turn dead time into learning time. - Busy Professionals: Get through your reading list without being glued to a screen. Catch up on industry news during your morning routine. - Students & Researchers: Absorb papers and documentation hands-free. Great for reviewing material or processing dense content. - Writers & Editors: Hear your own writing read back to you. Catching errors by ear is surprisingly effective for proofreading. - Language Learners: Hear proper pronunciation and natural speech patterns. Listen to content in your target language. - Accessibility: Easier content consumption for those with visual impairments, reading difficulties, or anyone who benefits from audio alternatives. > FREE TO TRY Get started with 2,000 words free. No account required, no credit card needed. Just install and start listening.

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Version
Size
Verdict
Findings
Permhash
1.12.7
Latest
0.35 MBNot scanned—
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1.12.5
0.35 MBNot scanned—
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1.12.3
0.35 MBNot scanned—
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1.12.2
0.35 MBNot scanned—
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1.12.0
0.34 MBNot scanned—
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1.11.2
0.33 MBNot scanned—
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1.10.4
0.33 MBNot scanned—
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1.1.7
0.15 MBNot scanned—
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1.5.1
0.17 MBNot scanned—
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1.10.2
0.32 MBNot scanned—
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