Latest release notes
OpenArticle 1.0.5 is here.
A clearer way to read supported Medium articles, with dark mode, quick keyboard controls, and more reliable article detection.
What's new in this versionFocused reader
Dark mode
ESC to close
More of the story. Less of the page.
OpenArticle puts supported Medium articles into a simple reader overlay that follows your system theme.
What's new in 1.0.5
Enhancements
- Added a focused reader overlay for supported Medium article pages.
- Improved the reading experience with automatic dark mode support and a quick ESC shortcut to close the reader.
- Kept the extension lightweight so the OpenArticle button and reader stay focused on one job: opening the article clearly.
Bug fixes
- Improved reliability for detecting supported Medium article pages.
- Added clearer error handling and a problem report path when an article cannot be opened.
Already had Medium open?
Reload any open Medium tabs after updating so the latest reader button can appear. If it still does not open, close and reopen the tab.
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A useful bug report or Chrome Web Store rating helps. Donations are optional.
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Tell us which article you tried and what happened.
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