Reading Ruler

This is a simple reading ruler, useful when you are reading long texts on web.

Reading Ruler - Chrome Extension for Easier Web Reading

'Reading Ruler' is a user-friendly Google Chrome extension designed to enhance reading experience on lengthy web texts. Features include line highlighting, easy arrow key navigation, automatic page jumping, and colour and size adjustments. It does not collect, track, or send user data, ensuring privacy. It serves as a useful tool, especially for dyslexic readers, by helping them easily maintain their reading place on a page.

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By: Denison Linus

Users: 20,000+

Rating: 3.02

(62)

Version: 1.4 (Last updated: 2018-05-01)

Creation date: 2018-05-01

Permissions:

storage

Size: 38.28K

Email: dl*****@gmail.com

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 6,137 ▲ 59

Other rankings

#3041 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 42 #74 in line keyword 46 #163 in reader keyword 89 ▲ 4

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros

Works well on Wikipedia
Helpful for online textbooks
Some users found it very functional and effective
Customization options noted as a potential benefit

Cons

Does not work with Cengage Mindtap textbooks
Many reports of it not working at all
Inconsistent functionality
Not compatible with PDF text

Most mentioned

Doesn't work at all
Works well on wiki
Inconsistent performance
Double-clicking does not activate the ruler

User reviews

It's good idea, but does not really work well. Some web the ruler not really on the line and go up and down not follow control, and also go line by line on the picture of the article

Tran Hung, 2025-02-20

nice extension.

thomas santiago, 2024-04-15

Reset the page again. Only the extension will work.

Scratcher Leong, 2024-03-19

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Reading Ruler 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 Reading Ruler. 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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