Save Web Article Highlights with the Chrome Extension

The PastReads Chrome Extension makes it effortless to capture and organize highlights from across the web.

Quick Start

Your highlight will instantly appear in your PastReads library with automatic metadata capture including the article title, author, URL, and timestamp. You are also able to instantly tag, organize, or add a note to your highlight.

What Gets Captured

When you save web article highlights, PastReads automatically processes:

• 🔍 Selected text
• 📰 Article title and author information (when available)
• 🌐 Source URL for easy reference back to the original
• 📅 Timestamp of when you saved the highlight

Troubleshooting

If you encounter any issues:

1. Extension Not Working

   • Check that the extension is enabled in Chrome settings (for example, in Incognito Mode, Google Chrome might disable extensions)
   • Ensure you've connected the extension to your PastReads account
   • Try refreshing the webpage or re-starting your browser and selecting text again

2. Context Menu Missing

   • Make sure text is properly selected before right-clicking
   • Try reloading the page

3. Highlights Not Appearing in PastReads

   • Verify your internet connection
   • Ensure you're filtering on web articles (not just books, for instance)

Contact our support team if you need further assistance.

Privacy & Security

Your privacy is our priority. The PastReads Chrome Extension:

• ✅ Only accesses text when you explicitly choose to save it
• ✅ Securely transmits data using encrypted connections
• ✅ Never stores or accesses your browsing history
• ✅ Requires explicit user action for every highlight saved
• ✅ Complies with all privacy regulations and best practices

Next Steps

After installing the extension and saving your first highlights:

1. Organize your highlights into collections for better structure
2. Add tags to make your content easily searchable
3. Use AI features to discover connections between your highlights
4. Set up email digests to regularly review your saved web highlights

Ready to never lose another great insight from the web? Install the PastReads Chrome Extension.