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Speed Reader Overlay

by Philipp

v0.1.0 Updated Jan 25, 2026 139KiB
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Description

Speed Reader Overlay: Beam Words Straight to Your Brain Imagine if reading could feel like downloading information directly into your mind—no buffering, no distractions, just pure comprehension flowing at the speed of thought. That's the magic of Speed Reader Overlay. This extension transforms how you consume articles, blogs, and web content by displaying text one word at a time with a laser-focused highlight point (ORP) that guides your eye. No more scanning back and forth across the page. No more losing your place. Just you, the words, and a rhythm that finally matches how your brain actually processes information. Here's what makes it special: • The Flow State: Watch words appear at your chosen pace, building momentum from a gentle start to your maximum reading speed. It's almost meditative. • Smart Barriers: The reader automatically pauses on code blocks, images, and tables—giving you space to actually digest complex content instead of rushing past it. • Full Control: Keyboard shortcuts let you pause, rewind, or stop. Select any text on a page to read just that portion. It's your reading, your way. • Always Private: Everything stays on your computer. No data leaves your browser. No tracking, no servers, no surprises. Why people love it: Users report that Speed Reader has transformed their reading experience—especially those with dyslexia, who've shared that this focused, sequential approach helps them read more efficiently and retain information better. If reading has always felt like a slog, this might be the moment everything changes. Ready to read faster than your eyes can follow? Install Speed Reader Overlay and experience what it feels like when words and your brain finally sync up.
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activeTab Can access the current tab when you click the extension contextMenus Can add items to the right-click menu storage Can store data locally in your browser

Details

Version 0.1.0
Updated Jan 25, 2026
Size 139KiB
First Seen Mar 21, 2026