ReadingLine
Acts as a reading ruler, helping to keep an eye on a line of text with a mouse.
What is ReadingLine?
'ReadingLine' is a Chrome extension designed to optimize your reading experience online. By acting as a 'reading ruler', it accurately tracks your reading line with your mouse cursor. It doesn't collect user data, it does not track users nor send data to any server. It leverages the 'read and change websites' permission only to extract necessary information for the optimal functioning of the tool, ensuring a seamless experience for the user.
Extension stats
By: neochief
Users: 8,000+ 
Rating: 4.00
(31)
Creation date: 2018-06-01
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
- storage
- scripting
Host permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
- file://*/*
Size: 181.25K
Email: su*****@shvetsgroup.com
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Extension summary
Data Protection FAQ:
Does the extension collect any user data?
No, the Reading Ruler does not collect any kind of data.
Does the extension track users?
No, the Reading Ruler does not track users.
Does the extension send data to any server?
No, the Reading Ruler does not use any kind of server connection. All the processing is doing locally.
Why does the extension need 'read and change websites' permission?
Because the Reading Ruler needs the information of website elements to calculate and render the ruler.
User reviews
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews.
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Works on PDFs
- Simple and easy to use
- Handy tool for optimizing site reads
Cons
- Lack of customization options for the reading line
- Doesn't work well on dark mode
- Not consistent or controllable when viewing a PDF
Most mentioned
- Lack of customization options for the reading line
- Works on PDFs
- Simple and easy to use
Recent reviews
Works on a very complex research site I use where these things almost never work. This is so helpful now.
by 
Patrick Brentlinger, 2024-11-20
Patrick Brentlinger, 2024-11-20It works very well for web pages. Thank you. But can you also make it work for opened PDF files in the browser?
by 
Michal R, 2023-10-06
Michal R, 2023-10-06Group 17 plz fix this 😩
by 
Spncr Rbrt, 2023-03-15
Spncr Rbrt, 2023-03-15Extension safety
Risk impact
ReadingLine requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
ReadingLine has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.
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