# BeeLine Reader

> BeeLine's color gradient makes reading faster/easier for over 90% of people. How much will it help you?

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/beelinereader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/beelinereader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `beelinereader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** BeeLine Reader
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,appearance
- **Daily users:** 506
- **Weekly downloads:** 22
- **Rating:** 2.97 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.16.0
- **Last updated:** 2021-09-23
- **First published:** 2018-02-23
- **Size:** 679 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/beelinereader/)
- **Website:** [http://www.beelinereader.com](http://www.beelinereader.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/beelinereader/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/beelinereader/privacy/)

## Description

BeeLine Reader enhances on-screen reading by applying eye-guiding color gradients that help the eyes move smoothly across text, making reading faster and less tiring for over 90% of users.

Used globally to read hundreds of millions of pages, BeeLine Reader is trusted by institutions such as the California Public Library System and reputable literacy nonprofits including Bookshare and Reading Is Fundamental. Supported by notable organizations like NewSchools Venture Fund, Tech Museum of Innovation, and Intel Capital, BeeLine Reader is a proven tool that transforms your reading experience with innovative technology.

## Rankings

- #4,958 — Overall
- #281 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #16 — line
- #33 — lead
- #40 — reader
- #68 — grant

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `tabs`
- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `webRequest`
- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users broadly praise BeeLine Reader for improving readability and aiding ADHD, with color-coding and line-tracking that help with long-form content. Many find it useful for study or technical material. But recurring issues limit its value: reliability problems where it fails to apply, slow page loads, and distracting pop-ups. The paid/subscription model is controversial, and several reviews note unclear upfront pricing. Other concerns include lack of updates, bugs (e.g., random capitalization), privacy questions, and limited compatibility (Firefox mobile, some sites). Overall, the benefits are real when it works, but reliability and pricing hinder its usefulness.

### Pros

- Significantly improves readability of long blocks of text when it works.
- Helps with ADHD/attention and can improve reading speed and comprehension.
- Color-coding of lines/words with customizable color schemes aids focus and tracking.
- Useful for study, school, and technical documentation over time.
- Widely appreciated by users with dyslexia/ADHD as an accessibility aid.

### Cons

- Requires a paid subscription / paywall, with pricing not clearly disclosed upfront in some reviews.
- Reliability is inconsistent; it often fails to apply or works only on some pages.
- Performance issues like page loading delays or slowdowns when enabled.
- Compatibility limitations (not available on mobile Firefox; not works well on certain sites or school portals).
- Privacy concerns and unclear data handling, including questions about data logging.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/beelinereader)