# FlashRead - RSVP Speed Reader

> Speed read at 500-900+ WPM with RSVP. One word at a time, centered on the optimal recognition point.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader](https://chrome-stats.com/d/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader)

## Overview

- **ID:** `flashread-rsvp-speed-reader`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sergical
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 36
- **Weekly downloads:** 3
- **Version:** 1.1.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-28
- **First published:** 2026-01-25
- **Size:** 64 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader/privacy/)

## Description

FlashRead uses Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP) to display text one word at a time, centered on the Optimal Recognition Point. This scientifically-backed technique eliminates eye movement, letting you read 2-4x faster.

Features:
• Adjustable speed: 100-1200 WPM
• Smart text chunking for natural reading
• Font choices: Serif, Sans, or Mono
• Reading history with stats
• Keyboard shortcuts for control
• Works on any webpage - select text or auto-extract articles

Free, open source, and no data collection.

## Rankings

- #18,815 — Overall
- #49 — flash
- #60 — adobe flash
- #90 — flashcards
- #115 — optimize
- #118 — speed

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `scripting`

### Host permissions

- `<all_urls>`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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- [read it fast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-it-fast) — 13 users, 5.00 / 5
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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/flashread-rsvp-speed-reader)