WaspLine Reader

Read faster using color gradients

WaspLine Reader: Improve Your Reading Speed with Colors

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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Extension stats

By: corollari
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:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • http://*/
  • https://*/
Size: 29.52K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
WaspLine Reader (v1.1.1)
4.67 (15) 211
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
User 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.
by Syd, 2024-06-22

Doesn't work. Did check the 'Enable WaspLine' checkbox.
by 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
by Nicole Ahmed, 2023-08-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

WaspLine Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

WaspLine Reader has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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