SpeedReader

The easiest way to learn to speed read
What is SpeedReader?
SpeedReader is a Chrome extension that adds vertical lines to paragraphs of webpages to train speed reading. It is based on the Tim Ferriss method of tripling reading speed in 20 minutes.

Extension stats

Users: 374 ▲ 4
Rating: 2.67 (3)
Version: 2.0 (Last updated: 2015-08-05)
Creation date: 2015-08-04
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
Size: 94.17K

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Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

This extension adds vertical lines to the paragraphs of the current webpage to train speed reading. Based on the Tim Ferriss "How to Triple Your Reading Speed in 20 Minutes" video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jeOHqI9SqOI

User reviews

This does absolutely nothing. I tried it on several sites and I didn't see any lines, just a menu that showed variables to change. I don't see any explanation for what these do. I tried playing with them and there was no change. Please put some effort into this. Add instructions.
by Dylan Easley, 2023-12-18

I love the principle of this Extension and I've been trying to use it as much as I can. However, it gets a little buggy. The mouse cursor and selecting text becomes distorted when the Extension is activated and you must reload the page to return to normal functioning of the page.
by Sgt, 2019-11-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

SpeedReader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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