Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome Chrome extension logo

Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome

Tired of reading? Riddr is a FREE TTS extension that can read your news, favorite blogs, emails, and PDFs in 50+ languages.

3.7126 reviews~50K+ usersWritingBy riddr.com
Free
Updated 2026-09-01

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Overview

Riddr, pronounced as /หˆ๐—ฟ๐—ถห๐—ฑษ™/ (reader), is a Google Chrome extension that converts any selected text to speech. Powered by the legendary ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—œ๐˜! TTS engine and state-of-the-art artificial intelligence technologies, Riddr offers the most authentic human-like voices on the market for ๐—™๐—ฅ๐—˜๐—˜. Combined with its easy to use interface youโ€™re one click away from converting your favorite e-books, online news, documents and any other form of text into speech in more than 50 languages, so you can listen instead of reading. ๐Ÿ’ก ๐—›๐—ข๐—ช ๐—ง๐—ข ๐—จ๐—ฆ๐—˜ ๐—œ๐—ง 1. Select the text you want to read. 2. Click the Riddr icon or use a custom keyboard shortcut. 3. Listen and enjoy. ๐ŸŒŽ ๐— ๐—จ๐—Ÿ๐—ง๐—œ-๐—Ÿ๐—”๐—ก๐—š๐—จ๐—”๐—š๐—˜ ๐—ฆ๐—จ๐—ฃ๐—ฃ๐—ข๐—ฅ๐—ง Built into Riddr's core is ๐—ฆ๐—ฝ๐—ฒ๐—ฎ๐—ธ๐—œ๐˜!, a TTS engine that offers 50+ languages with built-in automatic language detection (https://riddr.com/faq/supported-languages), allowing seamless switching between multiple languages.

Pros

  • Lightweight and fast โ€” doesn't slow down your browser
  • Simple to set up with an intuitive interface
  • Free to use with regular updates
  • Works in the background without getting in the way

Cons

  • Requires extra browser permissions to work fully
  • Advanced settings can take time to learn

Who should use Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome?

Pricing

Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome is free. There is no paid tier to consider.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome free?

Yes, Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome is free to use.

Is Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome safe to install?

Riddr - Text to Speech reader for Chrome is published by riddr.com. As with any extension, review the permissions it requests before installing and remove it if you stop using it.

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