Readlax: Reader View 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: 7,000+

Rating: 4.34

(68)

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

Creation date: 2020-06-19

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Size: 335.87K

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

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 11,580 ▲ 77

Other rankings

#117 in Accessibility #11 in phrase keyword 21 ▲ 1 #41 in reader keyword 46 ▼ 3

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

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

685 5.00

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User reviews

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Pros

Removes distractions such as ads and pop-ups for a cleaner reading experience
Phrase highlighting feature enhances speed reading by helping users keep their focus
User-friendly interface that makes reading more enjoyable
Integration with Google Books is a plus for many users
Effective for both work and pleasure reading, making long articles easier to digest

Cons

Lack of keyboard shortcuts for easier navigation and control
Inaccurate speed reading speeds compared to advertised rates
Limited voice options for read-aloud features, leading to robotic and choppy audio
Highlight color options are insufficient for users who prefer dark mode
No longer works with Google Books for some users

Most mentioned

Cleaner reading experience with no ads
Phrase highlighting for speed reading
User-friendly design
Integration with Google Books
Inaccurate speed reading speeds

User reviews

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

I often read long articles for work and pleasure, Readlax has made the process so much better. It removes all the distractions and focuses purely on the text. And It also has a great user interface.

Ryan Nas, 2024-11-18

As someone who loves to speed read, Readlax has been a game-changer! The phrase highlighting feature keeps my eyes moving faster across the text without getting distracted. The clean, ad-free interface makes reading so much more enjoyable.

Michael Steve, 2024-11-18

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Readlax: Reader View with Phrase Highlighting. Use it at your own risk.

Risk likelihood analysis details

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