How to Enable Reader Mode in Safari for All Webpages

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June 02, 2026

If you're a big fan of Safari's Reader View, there's a way to enable Reader mode for all webpages instead of turning it on one website at a time. I'll show you how to turn this setting on, and how to turn it back off again if you change your mind or want to disable Reader View.

Why You'll Love This Tip:

  • Learn how to turn Reader mode on or off for all Safari web pages at the same time.
  • View all webpages you visit in the same, easy-on-the-eyes style you prefer.

How to Enable Reader View on All Pages in Safari & Turn Reader View Off Again

System Requirements

This tip was performed on an iPhone 17 Pro running iOS 26.5, and works on iPhones running iOS 14 and later. Find out how to update to the latest version of iOS.

Learn how to enable Reader View in Safari on your iPhone instead of having to switch it on for each webpage. Here's how to turn Reader mode on for all Safari pages:

  1. Open the Settings app. open the settings app
  2. Scroll down and tap Apps. tap apps in settings
  3. Scroll down and tap Safari. tap safari in apps settings
  4. Scroll all the way down and tap Reader. tap reader in safari app settings
  5. Toggle All Websites on. The toggle will turn green. toggle off all websites

To turn Reader View back off, follow the exact same steps and toggle All Websites on instead of off. Now you know how to enable Safari Reader mode for all webpages and disable it as you see fit. Be sure to check out our free Tip of the Day for more great Safari tutorials.

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Erin MacPherson

Erin is a Web Editor for iPhone Life and has been a writer, editor, and researcher for many years. She has a degree in communication with an emphasis on psychology and communication, and has spent many of her professional years as a coach in various business and specialty fields. Erin officially joined the ranks of iPhone and Apple users everywhere around nine years ago, and has since enjoyed the unique and customized feel of Apple technology and its many gadgets. When she’s not working, Erin and her son enjoy outdoor adventures, camping, and spending time with their eclectic collection of pets.

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