Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading

A simple and minimal way to read articles faster.

What is Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading?
Reeader, a minimal reader with speed reading, is a Chrome extension designed to transform online reading. Offering distraction-free reading with a clean layout and the ability to skim stop words, Reeader lets users absorb more information at a faster pace. It also features adjustability in font size, line height, and theme color. A unique function is the speed reading mode, explained in detail through a linked video. This open-source extension welcomes developers to contribute or request specific features.
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Stats
Users: 7,000+
Rating: 4.53 (53)
Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2020-02-16)
Creation date: 2020-02-16
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
Size: 137.22K
URLs: Website
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Summary

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

UPDATE: Now fade stop words to skim through articles faster. Skip the stop words while you read through articles, read less and absorb more information.

Read any article in a distraction free mode with a clean layout. Just one click to open the reading view on top of any website.

Quickly toggle theme between white, yellow and dark theme. To improve reading experience you can easily adjust font size and line height based on your liking.

SPEED READING Toggle speed reading mode for faster reading. To know more how it work and how you can speed read, check out this speed reading video from Tim Ferriss : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwEquW_Yij0

The source code of the extension is open source and if you are a developer wanting to contribute, feel free to send a pull request.

If you want a specific feature in the extension or just want to say hey, feel free to tweet me @paritosh_pundir.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • simple and minimal design
  • speed reading feature
  • integration with other extensions/apps
  • customizable text and background color
Cons
  • lack of image removal option
  • speed reading mode not working for some users
  • limited font options
  • confusing setup for reading online books
Most mentioned
  • simple and minimal design
  • speed reading feature
  • integration with other extensions/apps
Recent reviews
Automatic line breaks.. to center align paragraphs. I want a variety of fonts.
by 이준혁 이준혁, 2023-08-15

very good. it will better if user can choose whether show the pic in the article
by u9fq0wjp u9fq0wjp, 2023-06-27

simple smooth
by Piyush Patil Piyush Patil, 2022-10-08
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Safety
Risk impact

Reeader - Minimal reader with speed reading is safe to use. It does not request any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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