BeeLine Reader PDF Viewer

Make PDFs easier to read using BeeLine Reader's award-winning technology.

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BeeLine Reader PDF Viewer: Enhanced Reading with Chrome

BeeLine Reader PDF Viewer is a Chrome extension that transforms your reading experience by adding color gradients to text content in PDFs. Recognized by Stanford University and the United Nations for its innovative technology, BeeLine Reader helps many readers speed up their reading by 20%, without hindering comprehension. Independent research confirms the tool's proficiency in enhancing reading fluency. The tool finds wide usage in educational institutions globally. The BeeLine Reader PDF Viewer employs the Mozilla PDF.js project for technology support.

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Extension stats

By: https://beelinereader.com

Users: 2,000+

Rating: 3.24

(29)

0.06

Version: 2.7.16 (Last updated: 2021-02-24)

Creation date: 2019-11-17

Permissions:

webRequest
webRequestBlocking
<all_urls>
tabs
webNavigation
storage

Size: 2.04M

Email: co*****@beelinereader.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Full description: See detailed description

Ranking

# 19,906 ▲ 82

Other rankings

#547 in Accessibility ▲ 7

#46 in pdf keyword 73 ▼ 3

#72 in reader keyword 89 ▼ 1

#171 in education keyword 6 ▼ 9

#207 in university keyword 1

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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

Significantly improves readability for users with reading difficulties (e.g. ADD, eye tracking problems)
Ability to customize color gradients enhances reading experience
Good rendering of mathematical content and complex PDFs
Technical support is responsive and helpful
Successful in making PDFs easier to read with gradients

Cons

Requires a subscription that isn't clearly communicated upfront
Technical issues with PDF loading and rendering, especially after the first few pages
Complicated payment and account management system
Inconsistent functionality with certain types of PDFs (e.g., JSTOR)
Problems with printing quality and resolution

Most mentioned

Subscription costs and payment issues
Technical problems with PDF rendering and compatibility
Effectiveness in improving readability and focus
Customization options for colors and gradients
Frequent glitches and user account difficulties

User reviews

I love using this tool especially since I struggle to read for long periods of time. This was a real game-changer! And the support was super helpful which made me glad to have purchased the subscription.

Frichithavong Frichithavong, 2025-02-28

I have an eye tracking problem and I need software like this to read my assignments so please stop paywalling accessibility. This should be FREE FOR STUDENTS!

Melissa, 2023-09-13

There is a cost to use this extension which is not made clear in the description. Moreover their pricing plans look like you would be charged twice for using their services on a single browser (Chrome): $55 annually for PDF support $24 annually for web page support The pdf viewing itself is fine as it based on the pdf.js mozilla work (https://github.com/mozilla/pdf.js) Worked well for making pdf easier to read with the 5 page free limit. Also works with a dark theme (dark background light text), But after the first 5 pages which are free - the text becomes black on black so its useless for this unless you pay.

Nicole Ahmed, 2023-08-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

BeeLine Reader PDF Viewer requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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