BeeLine Reader

BeeLine Reader

BeeLine helps you read more quickly and easily. Try it free and see how much it can help you!

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What is BeeLine Reader?

BeeLine Reader is a Chrome extension that uses revolutionary color gradient technology to enhance your reading experience. It guides your eyes from the end of one line to the beginning of the next, enabling faster reading with better comprehension. Lauded at MIT, Stanford and the UN, BeeLine dazzles with promises of a 20% to 30% speed improvement even on your first try. You can use it for free on your favorite websites, or upgrade to Pro for broader access. BeeLine Reader upholds stringent privacy values, never compromising your reading data. With dramatic proven educational benefits and partnership with renowned non-profit partners, it's forging a new path in reading technology.

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Stats
Stats date:
Rating: 3.61 (206)
Version: 3.1.4 (Last updated: 2023-07-10)
Creation date: 2020-05-07
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • *://*/*
Size: 684.03K
Email: Click to see
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

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BeeLine Reader
BeeLine Reader (v2.16.0)
3.27 (22) 788
Not available on Edge
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Summary

Our innovative reading technology has won awards at MIT, Stanford, and the United Nations.

Read about us in The Atlantic (http://theatln.tc/24LsoX8) or listen to our interview on NPR (http://bit.ly/1Tl3tpp).

To try BeeLine, install now and start reading easier for free!

HOW IT WORKS

BeeLine uses a color gradient to guide your eyes from the end of one line to the beginning of the next. This seemingly simple tweak makes reading easier and faster because it allows you to transition between lines quickly and effortlessly. Many people are able to read 20% or 30% faster with BeeLine, even on their first try. BeeLine is used by students from grade school to grad school, including at leading schools around the world.

BACKED BY EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH AND NON-PROFIT PARTNERS

Independent, educator-led research on BeeLine has shown dramatic reading fluency and comprehension gains for students. BeeLine has been adopted by the California Public Library System, Reading Is Fundamental, and Blackboard Ally.

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User reviews
User reviews summary
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
  • Helps people with ADHD and dyslexia read better
  • Users have noticed a difference in their reading speed and retention
  • Useful for comprehension
  • Customizable
Cons
  • Does not work consistently
  • Prompts for subscription are persistent and cannot be dismissed
  • Does not work with Google Docs
  • Issues with customer service and billing
  • Difficult to uninstall and change subscription settings
Most mentioned
  • Helpful for people with ADHD or dyslexia
  • Problems with working on Google Docs
  • Persistent prompts for going Pro/subscription
  • Difficult to determine if user is paying or not
  • Lack of customer support
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Safety
Risk impact

BeeLine Reader is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install BeeLine Reader if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

BeeLine Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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