Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading

A simple and minimal way to read articles faster.

Reeader - Minimal Reader with Speed Reading | Chrome Extension

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading is a Chrome extension designed to provide a distraction-free reading experience with customizable themes, speed reading mode, and stop word fading feature. It is open source and developer-friendly, aimed at improving reading efficiency and comfort.

Extension stats

Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.55
(55)
Version: 1.3.0 (Last updated: 2024-08-05)
Creation date: 2020-02-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • scripting
Size: 139.26K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Reeder - a minimal and open source reader extension for Google Chrome

UPDATE: Now featuring a unique stop word fading feature to help you skim through articles faster. Skip the stop words while reading, allowing you to read less and absorb more information efficiently.

Distraction-Free Reading Mode: Read any article in a distraction-free mode with a clean, ad-free layout. With just one click, open the reading view on top of any website, ensuring you stay focused on the content that matters.

Customizable Themes and Fonts: Quickly toggle between white, yellow, and dark themes to suit your reading preferences. Improve your reading experience by easily adjusting the font size and line height to match your comfort level.

Speed Reading Mode: Activate the speed reading mode for faster reading. Learn how it works and how you can enhance your reading speed by watching this informative video by Tim Ferriss: Speed Reading Video.

Open Source and Developer-Friendly: The source code of Reeder is open source. If you are a developer interested in contributing, feel free to send a pull request. Join our community and help improve the extension.

Key Features:

Distraction-Free Reading: Enjoy a clean, ad-free reading experience.

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Smooth reading experience
  • Effective speed reading features
  • Simplicity and useful functions
  • Best reader extension compared to others
Cons
  • Speed reading mode doesn't always work
  • Need for account setup can be confusing
  • Desire for more customization options (e.g., fonts, image display)
Most mentioned
  • Simple and smooth reading
  • Best among competitors
  • Need for standalone app version
  • Desire for customization features
User reviews
Best smooth reading experience I had ever with this extension. Better than other reading modes
by Raven Komadori, 2024-10-31

by Lê Văn Hùng, 2024-07-15

Automatic line breaks.. to center align paragraphs. I want a variety of fonts.
by 이준혁, 2023-08-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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