grokfaster

speed read the internet, grok what you need to, faster.

grokfaster Chrome Extension: Speed Read the Internet

grokfaster is a Chrome extension designed to help you read the content of pages and articles at a much faster pace. With features like adjustable WPM, focal point, and background dimming, grokfaster enhances your reading speed and comprehension. Try it now and grok what you need to on the internet, faster.
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Extension stats

Users: 158
-3
Rating: 4.60
(5)
Version: 0.1.3 (Last updated: 2023-01-03)
Creation date: 2014-03-07
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • activeTab
  • <all_urls>
Size: 22.33K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

BETA/PRE BETA

Read articles FAST!

grokfaster is a chrome extension designed to help you read the content of pages and articles a lot faster. This speed-reading technique has been known for a while and is now gaining popularity. Even if you've never used it before you might fine you can read at 500+ WPM

Please keep in mind this is an EARLY BETA, and I would love feedback. If there's any problems, chances are in the coming days it will be addressed, if not, let me know! Thanks!

Current Features (v 0.1.2):

  • Right click menu to read highlighted text
  • Space bar for pause
  • Escape or click background to stop reading
  • Option for WPM (words per minute)
  • Option for focal point
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User reviews

Could be 5 stars if the next version would have: - support in Right-to-Left languages - dark mode (right now the whole background is darken, but the text background is still white) - option to press space bar to begin reading the selected text
by Tal Leron, 2022-01-14

Please add mention, that you don't use any of Spritz patent garbage, implementing your extension, based on basic RSVP and your own improvements. Because those patent trolls shut down everything they can touch.
by Vitalii Kozlovskyi, 2021-09-26

Love the preview of the last and next word, helps at faster reading speeds.
by Jeremy Carter, 2014-03-10
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Extension safety

Risk impact

grokfaster requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

grokfaster has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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