Listen to Wikipedia Articles
Turn any Wikipedia article into audio. Open it in Chrome, click CastReader, and listen with natural AI voices and paragraph highlighting.
Why Listen to Wikipedia with CastReader?
Learn about anything, hands-free
Any Article
All of Wikipedia, in Audio
Open any Wikipedia article in any language, click the CastReader icon, and it starts reading. Works with Wikipedia's structure including sections and references.
40+ Languages
Wikipedia in Any Language
CastReader supports 40+ languages with natural AI voices. Read Wikipedia in English, Chinese, Spanish, Japanese, or any other supported language.
Follow Along
Paragraph Highlighting
Each section is highlighted as it reads. Click any paragraph to jump there — great for skipping to the section you need.
100% Free
Free Knowledge, Free Audio
Wikipedia is free. CastReader is free. No signup, no limits. Listen to unlimited Wikipedia articles.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about listening to content with CastReader
How do I listen to Wikipedia?
Install CastReader from the Chrome Web Store, open any Wikipedia article, and click the CastReader icon. It reads the article aloud.
Does it read the whole article or just sections?
CastReader reads the full article by default. You can click any paragraph to jump to a specific section.
Does it skip references and footnotes?
CastReader's extraction algorithm focuses on the main content and minimizes navigation elements, footnotes, and reference lists.
Is it free?
Completely free with no limits. No signup needed.
Does it work with Wikipedia in other languages?
Yes. CastReader supports 40+ languages. It works on any language version of Wikipedia.
Can I adjust the speed?
Yes. Use the floating player to control playback speed.
Does it work on mobile?
CastReader is a desktop browser extension for Chrome and Edge. For mobile, use your device's built-in accessibility features.
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.