# FastReader

> Allows the user to read fast by showing words at the same spot. Useful for reading articles.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fastreader?hl=pt](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fastreader?hl=pt)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fastreader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lucas
- **Category:** search-tools,appearance,language-support,other
- **Daily users:** 55
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 3.25 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.1
- **Last updated:** 2019-12-09
- **First published:** 2019-03-24
- **Size:** 62 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-07
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fastreader/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/lucashc/FastReader/issues](https://github.com/lucashc/FastReader/issues)

## Description

FastReader is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your reading speed and efficiency. By displaying words at a consistent spot, it minimizes eye movement and allows you to absorb content quickly without losing focus. Simply select your desired text, adjust the reading speed with the easy-to-use interface, and start reading.

Ideal for reading articles and long-form content, FastReader helps users save time and improve comprehension by leveraging rapid serial visual presentation (RSVP) technology. It's a straightforward and effective tool for students, professionals, and avid readers aiming to maximize their reading productivity.

## Rankings

- #15,407 — Overall
- #45 — fast vpn
- #92 — fart
- #112 — reader
- #138 — stream
- #169 — header

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `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/fastreader?hl=pt)