# Reading Helper

> Adds a semi-transparent bar to the screen that follows your mouse. Helps with focusing on one line at a time.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/reading-helper](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reading-helper)

## Overview

- **ID:** `reading-helper`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** SirEthanator
- **Daily users:** 9
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-18
- **First published:** 2025-10-15
- **Size:** 11 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-04-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reading-helper/)

## Description

This add-on adds a semi-transparent bar to the screen that follows your mouse. This helps you focus on one line at a time. You can change the height, colour, and opacity to your liking. Great for people with dyslexia, or anyone who struggles to focus when reading.

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High 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 is not longer available in the store

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/reading-helper)