First Line

Displays a random first sentence of a book.

First Line - A Unique Book-Inspired Chrome Extension

'First Line' is a quirky and inspiring extension for Chrome users. Every time you open a new tab, this extension presents a random first sentence from a book, overlaid on an image of crumpled paper. It offers a little surprise each time you browse, potentially sparking curiosity or inspiring creativity with an unexpected literary snippet. Perfect for bookworms and creatives alike, it adds a touch of charm and serendipity to your browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: Adam Freisinger

Users: 759

Rating: 4.26

(23)

Version: 0.5 (Last updated: 2021-04-08)

Creation date: 2017-05-06

Size: 311.30K

Email: fr*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 34,371 ▼ 26

Other rankings

#878 in Just for Fun ▲ 4 #23 in line keyword 46 ▲ 2

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Does exactly as promised
User-friendly and enjoyable
Provides a fun way to open new tabs

Cons

Limited database of first lines
Repetitive lines in short usage
Could benefit from more customization options

Most mentioned

Needs a bigger database of first lines
Wish it included more lines
Could disappear at a press of a button

User reviews

I really like this extension! wish it included more lines but still great nonetheless

Harry Long, 2016-08-28

Cool app! Needs a bigger database of "first lines" though. I should not see repeats within the first 20 uses.

Zac Romick, 2016-05-04

Its all good but could be better if the line could disappear at a press of a button so I can access the shortcuts in the new tab page.

Prakash Yadav, 2014-09-03

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Extension safety

Risk impact

First Line requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

Medium Can alter new tab settings; fairly benign but with some capability to affect user experience.
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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of First Line. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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