Speed Reader

Creates a speed reading app for selected text.

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2022-07-30

By: Jared Frank

Users: 447

Rating: 4.00 (6)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2015-07-30)

Creation date: 2015-07-30

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood: High risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

tabs
<all_urls>

Size: 41.14K

Email: js*****@cornell.edu

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Extension summary

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The Speed Reader, inspired by Spritz, allows you to read any text quickly without having to move your eyes. Simply highlight text you would like to speed read and click the speed read icon in the task bar.

User reviews

Could be 5 stars if: - Supported R2L languages - Could press Space-Bar to start reading the selected text - There was a dark mode - The box would be centered, be shown without opening a new window (and would be shut off by clicking anywhere else in the screen)

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Tal Leron, 2022-01-14

Simple to use, just what I needed.

by

Bob Jeltes, 2018-10-01

WPM is always reset to 500.

by

Cristiano Pupo, 2018-04-11

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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

Speed Reader may not be trust-worthy. Avoid installing if possible unless you really trust this publisher.

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