Bionic Reading

Name: Bionic Reading
Rating: 2.259259259259259 (297 reviews)
Author: https://bionic-reading.com/

The one and only from Switzerland is a “Life Changer” for Lisa, a “Game Changer” for Tommy and “Absolutely Mind Blowing” for Kelly.

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Bionic Reading® is a groundbreaking Chrome extension developed in Switzerland that enhances reading by highlighting the most concise parts of words, guiding the eye to read faster and remember better. Designed for all readers, including those with ADHD or dyslexia, it customizes the reading experience with features like bookmarks, synced content, file and website conversion, and multiple reading modes.

Available across multiple platforms (iOS, Android, Windows, macOS, and Web), Bionic Reading® offers both free and premium subscriptions. With international awards for design and innovation, it supports various file formats and even syncs reading progress. Join millions worldwide to save time, reduce distractions, and expand your knowledge effortlessly with Bionic Reading®.

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By:

https://bionic-reading.com/

Users:

100,000

Rating:

2.26

(297)

Version:

5.0.2 Last updated: 2024-06-24

Creation date:

2019-06-28

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
webNavigation

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

62.44K

Email:

in*****@bionic-reading.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 2,013 ▲ 13

Other rankings

#9733 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 5 #62 in reader keyword 75 ▲ 3 #138 in font keyword 60 ▲ 1 #171 in premium keyword 35 ▲ 2 #286 in feedback keyword 22 ▼ 2

Other platforms

Bionic Reading® (v2.7.1)

139,922 1.88

(699)

User reviews

Users who benefit from the Bionic Reading extension find it helpful for improving focus, reading speed, and retention, especially for those with reading difficulties like ADHD. However, many users report it often fails to activate or work properly, requiring manual activation per page, which is inconvenient. The approach of rewriting pages rather than changing text inline is unpopular. Compatibility issues and unclear usage instructions further hinder user experience, though responsive support and customization options are appreciated by some users.

Pros

Helps users with ADHD and reading difficulties improve reading consistency and retention.
Effective in reducing reading fatigue and improving focus on large bodies of text.
Customizable settings and ability to download processed text as PDF for later reference.
Works well on many websites when properly activated and is praised by users who find it beneficial.
Assists in speeding up reading and improving comprehension for some users.

Cons

Extension often doesn't activate or function as expected on many users' devices or websites.
Requires users to manually click the extension icon on each page to activate, which is inconvenient.
The interface could be improved, and the method of rewriting the whole site instead of altering in-site text is seen as intrusive and unattractive.
Does not work with certain scripts like Cyrillic characters and has compatibility issues with some sites, including academic papers.
Confusing activation process; some users unsure how to properly use or enable the extension.

Recent reviews

Doesn't work.

Ts*****, 2025-05-03

I have ADHD and other reading difficulties. This font is the best way for me to read consistently and retain information. Support is also very responsive when I have questions or issues.

Cr*****, 2025-04-24

Doesn't work

Pe*****, 2025-04-02

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Bionic Reading requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Bionic Reading is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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