# read it fast

> Rapid reading browser extension using RSVP. Hover over any text while holding a modifier key to read word-by-word at customizable speeds with optimal recognition point highlighting.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-it-fast](https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-it-fast)

## Overview

- **ID:** `read-it-fast`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Cody Adam
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 15
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 5.00 / 5 (2 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-25
- **First published:** 2026-01-22
- **Size:** 317 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-16
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/read-it-fast/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/codyadam/read-it-fast/issues](https://github.com/codyadam/read-it-fast/issues)

## Description

Read It Fast is a browser extension that enables rapid reading using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation). By holding a modifier key (Alt by default) and hovering over any text, words are displayed one at a time at a fixed location—eliminating eye movement and enabling you to read 2-3x faster. Customize the speed and experience optimal recognition point (ORP) highlighting for maximum reading efficiency.

## Rankings

- #27,864 — Overall
- #56 — fast vpn
- #194 — optimize
- #215 — fart

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/read-it-fast)