Speedr

A Beautiful, Highly Configurable Speed Reading Extension

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2023-02-17
Users: 884
Rating: 4.50 (10)
Version: 0.4.2 (Last updated: 2015-03-09)
Creation date: 2015-03-09
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 590.85K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Speedr is a beautifully designed speed reading extension that lets you read the web at amazing speeds!

Speedr includes a wide array of options that change the way it looks and behaves so you can tailor Speedr to maximize your own productivity.

BASIC USE

  • Select text
  • Activate Speedr (default: Alt + V)

FEATURES

  • Clean and easy to use interface
  • Set a slight pause on punctuation, long words, ends of sentences, or ends of paragraphs
  • Display multiple words at a time
  • Estimated reading time and words remaining display
  • Day and night reading modes
  • Configurable key bindings
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User reviews

Could be 5 stars if: - Supported R2L languages
by Tal Leron, 2022-01-14

everything worked except for the fact that I can't select text for some reason
by Helium Dale, 2020-03-29

i would rate it five stars because it seems amazing, but for some reason, i can't get it to work even though it's compatible with my device. maybe i'm doing something wrong?
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Speedr requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Speedr may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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