ReadFast powered by Spritz

This extension help everyone to read faster.
What is ReadFast powered by Spritz?
ReadFast powered by Spritz is a transformative Chrome extension that utilizes patented Spritz technology to help users read content more quickly. It can be used on any webpage with text content. Users just double-click on the text or select it to start Spritzing. It also comes with slider-controlled reading speeds, and pause and rewind functions. Plus, it offers customizable settings, from text color to page position. The extension, available for free, also supports PDF reading and offers full-page Spritzing.

Extension stats

Users: 2,000+
Rating: 2.97 (38)
Version: 2.5.0 (Last updated: 2021-04-19)
Creation date: 2020-04-16
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • clipboardRead
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • *://*/*
Size: 132.10K

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Extension summary

Use the official Spritz technology to improve your reading speed. Works on any page with text content. Simply double-click on the text you want to read to start Spritzing. You can also select the text and use the context menu to start Spritzing. If no text is selected, the whole page will be Spritzed. Reading speed is configurable via a slider. Pause is triggered by a click anywhere in the popup or by the CTRL key. Rewind 1 sentence by using the LEFT arrow key. Close by clicking outside of the box or with the ESC key. Double click detection can be disabled by using Alt+S or by clicking on the extension icon. You can Spritz content from outside of the browser, by copying content to the clipboard and hit the CTRL+B shortcut in chrome to start reading the copied text. This is useful for content that cannot be open in chrome. Keyboard shortcuts and other settings are configurable via the options menu.

You will be amazed by how fast you can read!

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Can help speed up reading for some users, especially for easier content
  • Doesn't require an account to use features beyond the basic speed
  • Useful for individuals with reading challenges, like dyslexia
Cons
  • Generally not functional on multiple platforms (Chrome, Brave, Edge)
  • Issues with PDF compatibility and highlighting text
  • Not user-friendly for reading entire articles due to selection limitations
Most mentioned
  • Does not work or has significant functionality issues
  • Unable to Spritz or other error messages
  • Problems highlighted in various browsers and formats
Recent reviews
Does not work on Brave or Chrome. Highlighting text, right clicking and selecting Spritz does nothing despite the extension being active. Its a shame as the old Spritzlet was very handy.
by Christian Reusch, 2024-10-07

I have used Spritz since inception. I have dyslexia and this is what I use to read long articles online. Over the past few months I've been unable to access Spritz and am even unable to login. Looking forward to the fix. Thanks.
by Susan O'Neill, 2024-07-17

It looks like it's calling out to https://api.spritzinc.com/ -- but DNS doesn't resolve for that. This is probably why people are reporting failures.
by Greg Baker, 2024-06-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

ReadFast powered by Spritz requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

ReadFast powered by Spritz has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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