TorpedoRead

Enhanced text readability through font-weights and brightness adjustment.

What is TorpedoRead?

TorpedoRead is a revolutionary extension for Chrome browser users, that substantially improves text readability through font-weights manipulation and brightness adjustment. Its unique approach guides the reader's eye with artificial fixation points, aimed at initial letters to eliminate eye relocation. This encourages deeper understanding as compared to regular holistic reading, making it perfect for individuals keen on comprehensive and focused reading.

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Extension stats

By: https://torpedoread.com

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Users: 4,000+

Rating: 4.60 (10)

Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-05)

Creation date: 2022-05-29

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage
tabs

Host permissions:

http://*/
https://*/
file://*

Size: 2.44M

Email: he*****@conorre.id

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 16019 ▼ 68

Other rankings

#1114 in Accessibility ▼ 20

Other platforms

TorpedoRead (v0.0.3)

4.71

(7) 312

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Extension summary

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TorpedoRead's innovative method facilitates the eye's journey through text by guiding it with artificial fixation points that force focus only on initial letters as opposed to holistic readings. This removes eye relocation and encourages deeper comprehension than shallow forms of media usually allow.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.

Pros

Significantly improves reading experience and concentration.
It converts the page itself, maintaining images and formatting.
Helps users read long texts easily and efficiently.
User-friendly once the keyboard shortcuts are configured.
Works well for many pages and has potential for improvement.

Cons

Limited compatibility with certain pages, such as d2l lessons.
No current feature to revert to standard text after using the extension.
Still in development, with some features lacking.
Does not work properly on PDFs at the moment.
Reliance on configuring keyboard shortcuts can lead to initial confusion.

Most mentioned

Reading assistance and improvement
Compatibility issues with certain pages
Desire for features like reverting to standard text
Functionality and usability of the extension
Comparison to other similar extensions

Recent reviews

really helps me with reading lots of text! this is a life-changer! originally i thought the keyboard shortcut was bugged, of course i had to go into my extensions "shortcuts" menu and change the shortcut to be global.... blahh! but it works now!

Vii, 2022-12-07

Given the fact that this extension is so new and still in development, it's already pretty good! There are simply some pages that aren't very compatible with this extension and they actually become harder to read. With the current extension capabilities, I dont see a way to switch back to standard text, meaning I have to reopen that page in a new tab or window to get back to standard text. I would love to see a feature prioritized that adds the ability to revert a page back to standard text after you "Torpedify" it.

Alyssa Wada, 2022-07-11

It doesn't seem to work on d2l lessons which is what i need it on the most unforchantely.

Yozakame, 2022-06-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

TorpedoRead is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install TorpedoRead if you trust the publisher.