ReadingLine

Acts as a reading ruler, helping to keep an eye on a line of text with a mouse.

ReadingLine: A Revolutionary Chrome Extension For Reading Assistance

'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.
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Extension stats

By: neochief
Users: 8,000+
Rating: 4.03
(32)
Version: 0.0.3 (Last updated: 2022-06-13)
Creation date: 2018-06-01
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • file://*/*
Size: 181.25K

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Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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 well on complex research sites
  • Provides an important accessibility feature
  • Simple and easy to use
  • Functions well for web pages
  • Effective as a sentence/line highlighter
Cons
  • Lacks customization options
  • Does not work well with PDF files
  • Line color and thickness need improvement
  • Unusable on dark background themes
  • Limited functionality compared to other extensions
Most mentioned
  • No customization available
  • Does not work with PDF files
  • Works well on web pages
  • Need for color selection
  • Simplicity and ease of use
User 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

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
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Extension 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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