Listen to Medium Articles
Turn any Medium article into natural-sounding audio. Open it in Chrome, click CastReader, and listen while doing anything else.
Why Listen to Medium with CastReader?
Consume more articles without staring at a screen
One Click
Any Article, Instantly
Open any Medium article — free or member-only (if you're subscribed) — and click the CastReader icon. It starts reading immediately.
Smart Extraction
Reads the Article, Not the Clutter
CastReader's content extraction algorithm identifies the article body and skips navigation, sidebars, comments, and ads. You hear only what matters.
Follow Along
Paragraph Highlighting
Each paragraph is highlighted as it's read aloud. Click any paragraph to jump there. Perfect for long reads.
100% Free
No Limits, No Account
Completely free with no usage limits. No signup, no subscription. Install and start listening to every Medium article you find.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about listening to content with CastReader
How do I listen to Medium articles?
Install CastReader from the Chrome Web Store, open any Medium article, and click the CastReader icon in your toolbar. It will read the article aloud with natural AI voices.
Does it work with Medium's paywall?
Yes. If you're a Medium member and can see the full article in your browser, CastReader can read it aloud. It reads what's on your screen.
Does it skip ads and sidebars?
Yes. CastReader's extraction algorithm identifies the main article content and ignores navigation, sidebars, related posts, and clutter.
Is it free?
Completely free with no limits. No signup needed.
Can I control playback speed?
Yes. Adjust speed from the floating player to read faster or slower.
Does it highlight text as it reads?
Yes. The current paragraph is highlighted and the page auto-scrolls to follow along.
What about Medium articles in other languages?
CastReader supports 40+ languages. It will read Medium articles in any supported language with natural-sounding AI voices.
Does it work on Edge?
Yes. CastReader is available on both Chrome and Edge.
Start Listening Now
Completely free. No signup. No limits. Install and start listening.