WaspLine Reader

Read faster using color gradients

What is WaspLine Reader?

The 'WaspLine Reader' is a free and open-source Chrome extension designed to facilitate efficient online reading. It employs color gradients to make it easier for the eyes to follow from the end of one line to the beginning of the next, helping users to read long online texts quicker and with less strain. Access the full code on GitHub.

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By: corollari

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Users: 1,000+

Rating: 4.38 (21)

Version: 1.2.0 (Last updated: 2019-08-12)

Creation date: 2019-08-12

Risk impact: Moderate risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
http://*/
https://*/

Size: 29.52K

Email: ch*****@albert.sh

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Chrome-Stats Rank

# 22900 ▼ 28

Other rankings

#4018 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 4 #72 in reader keyword 73 ▲ 3

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Summary

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Make reading long texts online easier and faster by using this extension, which works by applying color gradients that make it easier for the eyes to chain together the ending of a line with the beginning of the next.

This extension is totally open source. The repository with all the code licensed under The Unlicense can be found at https://github.com/corollari/waspline-reader.

User reviews

User reviews summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Customizable colors
Open source and free extension
Works well for some users

Cons

Does not work for all users
Changes color of hyperlinks
Inconsistent performance

Most mentioned

Open source and free extension
Customizable colors
Doesn't work for some users

Recent reviews

it's good, but it also changes the color of hyperlinks, both default and visited. you can't tell at a glance what's a hyperlink and what isn't - you have to hover over text to see where they are. it's one small drawback, but it really decreases its usefulness.

grist bite, 2024-06-22

Yep, doesn't work. Exactly as Leon said. Edit: Only sometimes works. Good enough to keep downloaded, and better than Beeline since it doesn't limit you to 3 sites, but I don't think I have to say how low the bar is at that point.

Owen Ganson, 2024-05-05

Doesn't work. Did check the 'Enable WaspLine' checkbox.

Leon, 2023-10-04

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Safety

Risk impact

WaspLine Reader may not be safe to use and it requires some risky permissions. Exercise caution when installing this extension. Review carefully before installing.