Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting

Clean websites from sidebars and ads, read with phrase highlighting.

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Readlax: Ad-free Reader View with Phrase Highlighting

Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting is a Chrome extension that significantly improves your online reading experience. The tool works by removing all distractive elements - like sidebars and advertisements - and leaves only the text and images for a clean and uncluttered reading view. Additionally, the extension utilizes phrase highlighting, a proven technique that improves reading speed and comprehension. Get the Readlax Chrome extension and start enjoying distraction-free reading with the added benefits of speed reading training.

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Extension stats

By: https://www.readlax.com

Users: 6,000+

-1,000

Rating: 4.36

(70)

Version: 2.0.2 (Last updated: 2023-11-14)

Creation date: 2020-06-19

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

storage

Size: 335.87K

Email: al*****@readlax.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 11,681 ▼ 613

Other rankings

#120 in Accessibility ▲ 5 #12 in phrase keyword 25 #46 in reader keyword 73 ▼ 6

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting (v2.0.1)

5.00

(2) 657

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Phrase Highlighting for Speed Reading - Read Faster Immediately.

The "Readlax Reader" removes ads and distractions, leaving only text and images for a clean reading view.

How to use "Readlax Reader":

Install Readlax Chrome Extension.
Click "Reader View" on the popup.

Features:

Remove distraction
Remove advertisements
Phrase highlighting
Speed reading training

User reviews

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Pros

Removes ads and distractions for a cleaner reading experience.
Phrase highlighting feature enhances speed reading and retention.
User interface is easy to navigate and visually appealing.
Works well for reading long articles without interruptions.
Offers a simple reader view that caters to read-aloud preferences.

Cons

Limited voice options for the read-aloud feature, which can sound robotic.
Some features, like speed settings, may not perform as advertised.
Keyboard shortcuts for navigating and controlling the reading process are missing.
Does not work with Google Books.

Most mentioned

Positive impact on reading enjoyment and focus.
Distraction-free experience by removing clutter from websites.
Desire for additional functionalities, such as keyboard shortcuts.

User reviews

Very good extension.

Festus Kinsley, 2024-11-21

I can’t believe how much more enjoyable reading is now that I’ve installed Readlax. No more annoying sidebars or pop-up ads, just clean text and images. This extension is a must for anyone who reads a lot online. I can’t imagine browsing without it!

Gabriel Ramsey, 2024-11-18

Readlax is exactly what I needed. With all the ads and sidebars gone, I can actually concentrate on reading. I’ve definitely noticed an improvement in how fast I can read and how much more I can retain. So happy I found this!