# BiReader

> BiReader allows for users to enable easier reading on any website through emphasis of the start of words -- derived from the work of Bionic Reading

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `bireader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** mikey314
- **Category:** appearance,tabs
- **Daily users:** 94
- **Rating:** 4.25 / 5 (4 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-07-24
- **First published:** 2022-05-25
- **Size:** 30 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/bireader/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/MichaelZhao21/bireader](https://github.com/MichaelZhao21/bireader)

## Description

BiReader is a Chrome extension designed to improve reading speed and comprehension on any website by applying a unique text emphasis inspired by Bionic Reading principles. By highlighting the beginnings of words, BiReader guides the eyes more effectively through web text, making reading easier and faster. This extension offers a fresh take inspired by Bionic Reader but is developed independently to avoid trademark issues.

With BiReader, users can effortlessly enhance their online reading experience without relying on external proprietary solutions. It's a practical tool for students, professionals, or anyone seeking to read web content more efficiently.

## Rankings

- #11,969 — Overall
- #67 — trademark
- #78 — reader
- #117 — header
- #241 — lead

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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