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: 4.50 (20)

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

Ranking

# 24939 ▼ 105

Other rankings

#4260 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 6 #51 in reader keyword 90 ▼ 6

Other platforms

WaspLine Reader (v1.1.1)

4.64

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Extension 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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
Free to use
User-friendly interface
Open source
Works well on multiple sites

Cons

Doesn't work consistently
Hyperlinks' colors are changed, making them hard to identify
No longer supported with a functioning website

Most mentioned

Works beautifully on some sites
Complaints about lack of reliability
Appreciation for being a free alternative to other paid extensions

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.

Syd, 2024-06-22

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

Leon, 2023-10-04

Excellent thank you - free and customisable. I find bright colours off putting so have used dark purple and dark navy. Doesn't work on every section on every page but its enough for me. Thanks