Readio Speed Reader

A modern, intuitive speed reader that just works.

Readio Speed Reader - Intuitive Speed Reading Chrome Extension

Readio Speed Reader is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your reading experience by automatically identifying and simplifying web page content. It features a user-friendly design and various customization options, including theme choices, font styles and speed variations. Although still in the beta phase, users are welcome to contribute their feedback and feature suggestions to help improve Readio's development.

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Extension stats

By: nicklas.sandell

Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.65

(26)

0.01

Version: 0.2.0 (Last updated: 2019-06-01)

Creation date: 2019-06-01

Permissions:

tabs
http://*/
https://*/
storage
contextMenus

Size: 192.51K

Email: ty*****@gmail.com

URLs: Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 23,797 ▼ 57

Other rankings

#7232 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 53 #75 in reader keyword 89 ▼ 9 #90 in speed keyword 55 ▲ 10

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Simple and user-friendly interface
Helps reduce eye strain and headaches during reading
Open-source and free to use
Clean and modern design
Effective speed reading capabilities

Cons

Limited customization options
Currently does not support reading for R2L languages
Needs more options for displaying multiple words at once
Some features are still in beta and could use better explanations
Long initial delay when starting to read text

Most mentioned

Lack of customization for word display
Desire for a feature to show reading time
Request for a key combination to start reading
Interest in a dark mode
Feedback for improvements in user interface and experience

User reviews

This is a fantastic tool. I have tried similar tools in the past, but unfortunately, they became closed-source and restricted some features to subscription-only access. I hope the developer keeps this project open-source and sustains it through donations.

Emanuele Natale, 2024-07-23

I love this, its so simple yet I have seen my ability to process text without straining my eyes or getting headaches.

Matthew Nichols, 2024-05-30

This tool is perfect, is what I was looking for, awesome work.

diego caraballo, 2024-04-23

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readio Speed Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Readio Speed Reader. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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