Synesthetize

Color code individual characters on pages you view -- induce color-graphemic synesthesia

Synesthetize - Chrome Extension to Induce Color Synesthesia

Synesthetize is a highly configurable Chrome extension that allows user to color code letters in a manner they prefer on any browsed pages. It is based on a study that suggests inducing color-graphemic synesthesia - the cognitive phenomenon of perceiving letters as inherently colored, is possible by consistently color-coding text. The extension offers an intriguing avenue to replicate this experimental finding at home and possibly develop this unique form of synesthesia.

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Extension stats

By: Adam

Users: 398

-8

Rating: 4.23

(30)

Version: 1.12 (Last updated: 2014-04-13)

Creation date: 2014-04-13

Size: 50.09K

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 42,570 ▼ 524

Other rankings

#6931 in Just for Fun ▲ 77

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Allows personalization by adjusting the color scheme
Gives users the experience of their own synesthesia
Fast and effective at coloring webpage text

Cons

Lacks blacklist or the ability to disable on certain pages
Not compatible with all types of text and sites (e.g., YouTube, Facebook)
Some users report glitchy performance and loading issues

Most mentioned

Need for a blacklist or option to disable on certain sites
Desire for customization options, including the ability to change color of numbers and maintain readability against various backgrounds
Issues with compatibility and performance on certain websites

User reviews

When compared to the other options available, this extension is very good overall. But as others have said, it needs a blacklist. It doesn't format every single text (like inputs, or texts that get refreshed).

K. L., 2022-04-06

Very good and fast. I would rate 5 stars if it had the option to disable on certain pages.

Tiago Dias, 2021-05-16

Seems okay but I can't get it to only activate on one specific site. The options for site access are "on click", "on <current site>", or "on all sites" - but no matter which I choose, it seems to behave as though I have chosen the last of those options.

Wal Rus, 2020-12-30

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Synesthetize requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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