Blipread: page reading time

Page reading time in a minimal package.

Blipread: Page Reading Time - Chrome Extension

Blipread: page reading time is a versatile Chrome extension that calculates the expected reading time for any web page content. Developed for efficiency, it acquires data by counting the number of words and tweaking it with your reading speed for precise results. Good for those on-the-go or for efficient web browsing.

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Extension stats

By: https://intenseminimalism.com

Users: 978

-22

Rating: 4.55

(11)

Version: 1.0.5 (Last updated: 2023-12-28)

Creation date: 2019-11-14

Risk impact: High risk impact

Risk likelihood:

Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

tabs
scripting
storage

Host permissions:

<all_urls>

Size: 15.49K

Email: fo*****@bzaar.net

URLs: Website

Ranking

# 31,506 ▼ 5,306

Other rankings

#112 in News & Weather #74 in minute keyword 4 ▲ 2 #141 in page keyword 44 ▲ 13

Other platforms

Not available on Android

Not available on Firefox

Not available on Edge

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Extension summary

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Blipread is a simple way to see how long it takes for you to read a page. How much time do you have? Read now or later? Here's the answer.

This extension should work on Windows, Mac and Linux.

FEATURES — • displays in the toolbar the time in minutes to read the page • your reading speed can be adjusted

HOW IT WORKS — This extension counts the number of words on the page, and using the reading speed provided estimates how long it will take for you to read the whole page. While it's likely there are more words on the page that aren't strictly content, it's still a useful indication once adjusted for your reading speed in words per minute.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Non-intrusive design that does not overlay the website being viewed
Quick and easy to use without needing to highlight text
Estimates reading time effectively
Helps prioritize reading when short on time
Simple and does one thing well

Cons

Not working for some users
Request for a Firefox version indicates lack of cross-browser support

Most mentioned

The extension is the best among reading time estimators
Users express a strong dependency on the extension for their reading habits
Non-intrusive feature is highlighted positively

User reviews

https://chromewebstore.google.com/detail/read-time-estimator/dbkmhaamlapkjabaieclhlofhnaoccmb is better, cause you can select specific text and get a read time estimation for that.

Ashish Alexander, 2024-12-10

could you please plz plz port this for firefox? I can't live without this extension; 'till I can find a firefox equivalent, I'll have to keep chrome on my system. I use blipread btw.

Mehdi Rafee, 2024-05-09

I've tested many reading time estimator extensions and this one is the best. It's non-intrusive since it doesn't sit on top of the website you're viewing like many do. And it's quick -- I don't have to highlight specific text and then click through to find the reading time.