Jiffy Reader

A Browser Extension for Faster Reading on ANY website!
What is Jiffy Reader?
"Jiffy Reader" is a Chrome extension designed to enhance your reading speed on any website. With user-focused features and an easy opt-in process, it transforms the way you consume text online. The latest update improves usability by removing obfuscated code and ensuring only selected features are activated, providing a streamlined experience. Visit https://jiffyreader.com/welcome for tips and make your reading more efficient than ever!

Extension stats

Users: 90,000+
Rating: 4.34 (120)
Version: 1.1.8 (Last updated: 2024-08-25)
Creation date: 2022-05-24
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • activeTab
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • tabs
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 2.75M

Other platforms

Jiffy Reader (v1.1.5)
4.48 (25) 2,785+
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Extension summary

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Visit https://jiffyreader.com/welcome for tips

What's Changed

  • only enable some features with explicit user opt-in
  • remove obfuscated code

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very useful and intuitive for reading large amounts of text quickly
  • Improves reading experience and comprehension
  • Supports multiple languages
  • Effective for college readings
  • Helps users concentrate while reading
Cons
  • Interferes with embedded videos on platforms like YouTube or Twitch
  • Has issues with high network traffic or unexpected background activity
  • Troublesome to use with PDFs
  • Inconsistencies with functionality on the Opera browser
  • Lacks flexibility in font options
Most mentioned
  • Helps with focus and comprehension
  • Has issues with PDF support
  • Interferes with video playback
  • Requires improvements for multi-browser compatibility
  • Demands font customization options
Recent reviews
this is one of the most useful and intuitive readers currently on the webstore. It's perfect for anyone who needs to read through and understand large swaths of text very quickly either for school, work or just the enjoyment of reading
by saffron, 2024-11-03

OMG I needed this. Really helped me to focus
by Boxuan Chen, 2024-10-28

I use it for all of my college readings and recommend it to my friends. Love the product
by Arslan Ali, 2024-10-28
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Extension safety

Risk impact

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

Risk likelihood

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

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