# TorpedoRead

> Enhanced text readability for the neurodivergent using font-weights, letter-spacing and brightness adjustment.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `torpedoread`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Conor Reid
- **Category:** appearance,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 159
- **Weekly downloads:** 1
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (8 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.3
- **Last updated:** 2022-06-01
- **First published:** 2022-05-29
- **Size:** 2.41 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/torpedoread/)
- **Website:** [https://TorpedoRead.com](https://torpedoread.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/torpedoread/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/torpedoread/privacy/)

## Description

TorpedoRead is a Chrome extension tailored to improve text readability for neurodivergent individuals. It enhances reading by applying specialized font weights, adjusting letter spacing, and modifying brightness to optimize visual clarity.

This tool guides the eyes using artificial fixation points that emphasize initial letters, reducing the need for constant eye relocation while promoting deeper comprehension beyond typical quick reading. TorpedoRead supports users in achieving more focused and effective reading sessions, making digital text more accessible and engaging.

## Rankings

- #9,205 — Overall
- #121 — store
- #174 — journey
- #184 — guide
- #250 — reload

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `unlimitedStorage`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `*://*/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension website URL may be invalid

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