Bionic Reading - AaRead

Read webpages with less effort and increased concentration, use the Bionic Reading method

Bionic Reading - AaRead Chrome Extension

Bionic Reading - AaRead is a free Chrome extension that makes reading webpages easier for users with ADHD, dyslexia, or anyone who struggles with concentration. It helps to increase focus and reduce eye strain while reading online content.

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By: dmtrh

Users: 10,000+

Rating: 4.81

(43)

Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2025-02-01)

Creation date: 2024-04-30

Permissions:

activeTab
tabs
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

https://*/*

Size: 12.77K

Email: hr*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 8,165 ▲ 63

Other rankings

#539 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 20 #258 in reader keyword 89 ▼ 14

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Incredibly helpful for reading and comprehension, especially for dyslexia and ADHD
Lightweight and easy to use
Works effectively in converting text to bionic reading format
Fast performance compared to other similar extensions
Transforms web pages directly without redirecting to a new page

Cons

Needs an option to automatically enable on all websites, as users find it tedious to turn it on repeatedly
Does not work consistently on certain websites like GitHub and ChatGPT
Not functional for PDFs viewed in Chrome
Lack of customization options for different languages or user preferences
Some users have experienced issues where it doesn't work at all

Most mentioned

Request for an 'auto enable' option across all websites
Desire for better compatibility with certain websites
Need for functionality with PDF files
Overall effectiveness in enhancing reading speed and comprehension
Issues with specific websites causing the extension to fail

User reviews

I tested this and it seems to work well but when I click "ON" it applies to Bionic reading to every tab i have opened. there should be an option to apply it to every tab or for a specific tab, if that makes sense

Hisoka, 2025-02-24

Incredibly useful extension, thanks. Could you add support to make it only valid for specify language? I don't want the extension valid for East Asian languages.

Sacco Huo, 2025-02-05

How about adding an option of "auto enable"? I find everytime I open a new window, I have to click the extension icon which is boring.

kila suelika, 2025-01-15

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bionic Reading - AaRead requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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