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ePub Reader Chrome Extension Analysis

Tab & Bookmark Productivity

Chrome extension ID: nijeoebbcgjnekbideohdhbohobddkjf

ePub Reader is a browser extension that enables users to open and view EPUB files directly within Chrome. It includes basic reading customization features such as adjustable font sizes and a dark mode interface.

Developer:Free Software Help
Version:3.0.0
Size:515KiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web StoreOfficial website

Overview

Installs

60K+

Rating

★ 3.9

91 reviews

Languages

41 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, English (United States), Filipino...

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

Tab & Bookmark Productivity

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

High review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The extension positions itself as a simple, free browser-based solution for opening and reading EPUB files. It highlights features like dark mode, font sizing, and Google Drive integration to appeal to users looking for a lightweight document reader.

Inferred product pattern

Simple, standalone document viewer extension with limited UI/UX polish.

Review-backed pain points

Users struggle with broken CSS rendering, lack of progress saving, inability to use standard Chrome search functions, and a clunky file-loading process.

Observed feature gaps

Missing features include a table of contents/chapter navigation, search functionality, text formatting controls (line spacing), and persistence (saving reading progress).

Tags
EPUB ReaderDocument ViewerE-bookBrowser Tools
Target users

- Casual e-book readers

- Users needing quick access to EPUB files without standalone software

Primary use cases

- Viewing EPUB documents directly in the browser

- Accessing EPUB files stored locally or on Google Drive

Positive themes

- Simple interface

- Lightweight usage

Negative themes

- Poor text rendering and formatting

- Lack of navigation (no chapter jump/table of contents)

- Technical bugs with settings and search

- High friction for file opening workflow

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- None; product is marketed as 100% free.

Evidence boundary: Analysis based on 91 reviews and store description, showing high user dissatisfaction regarding core functionality and stability. Reviews represent a range of international users but highlight consistent technical limitations in formatting and navigation.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No specific support channel complaints, but users report the software feels abandoned or copied from other developers.

Reliability

Frequent complaints regarding UI breakage, settings resetting, and failure to retain reading progress or file states.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 2

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 41

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 3.0.0

- Size: 515KiB

- Last updated:

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

open epub in chromeepub reader extensionview epub files online

Comparison

epub reader chrome alternativebest epub viewer for browser

Problem

epub reader formatting issueshow to open epub in browser

Alternative

epub reader for google chromebrowser ebook viewer

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Screenshots

ePub Reader screenshot
ePub Reader screenshot

Links

Website: epub-reader.freeonlineapps.net

Privacy policy: https://www.freebusinessapps.net/privacy

Support links: https://epub-reader.freeonlineapps.net/contact

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