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
Rating: 4.00 (31)
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-13)
Creation date: 2018-06-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 181.25K

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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. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
It 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

Group 17 plz fix this 😩
by Spncr Rbrt, 2023-03-15

Thank you for being the only extension that provides this incredibly important accessibility feature. I can not believe this is the only plugin that actually works. Even if there is no customization, at least it works.
by Dustin Fox, 2023-01-27
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ReadingLine requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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