Speed Reader

Creates a speed reading app for selected text.

Speed Reader

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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

Permissions:

tabs
<all_urls>

Size: 41.14K

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

Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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)

Tal Leron, 2022-01-14

Simple to use, just what I needed.

Bob Jeltes, 2018-10-01

WPM is always reset to 500.

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 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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