Reading Info

Show reading time, word, and character counts in a toolbar popup.
What is Reading Info?
Reading Info is a Chrome extension that displays reading time, word and character counts for text on webpages. It also shows screen lengths and progress percentage. It features customizable reading speed and the option to show both webpage and article info.

Extension stats

By: cubeleco
Users: 3
Version: 1.1 (Last updated: 2023-03-11)
Creation date: 2023-03-11
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
  • storage
Size: 14.29K

Other platforms

Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Shows reading info for text on webpages, articles, and selected text. If the page has an article element it's info will be prioritized. Displays both the total character count and characters excluding white space.

Also shows the number of screen lengths and a progress percentage of how far scrolled down the page is.

Note that the information excludes textboxes and hidden text such as drop downs or tabbed interfaces. Or may include text that might be irrelevant for reading such as long lists of sources, tables, headers, and footers.

Features the ability to change the words per minute reading speed, and an option to show both webpage info and article info. Set a command keyboard shortcut to open the pop-up and save space on the browser toolbar.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Reading Info does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Reading Info has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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