Description
Speed reading extension for Chrome - Read faster online with word-by-word display. Train your reading speed from 100-1000 WPM. Free speed reader for articles, books, research papers, and web content.
SPEED READING MADE SIMPLE
Transform your reading speed with RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation) technology. Speed Reader displays one word at a time, helping you read faster, improve focus, and boost reading comprehension. Perfect for speed reading training, studying, research, and productivity.
RIGHT-CLICK TO SPEED READ
Select any text on any website, right-click, choose "Speed Read This" and instantly start speed reading. Works on articles, news sites, PDFs, research papers, blog posts, and any web content.
POWERFUL READING FEATURES
Adjustable Reading Speed
• 100-1000 words per minute (WPM)
• Default 400 WPM - perfect for beginners
• Speed reading training at your own pace
• Automatically saves your preferred reading speed
Multiple Reading Modes
• Context Menu: Right-click any selected text
• Auto-Parse: Extract text from entire webpage
• Manual Input: Paste your own text or documents
Advanced Reading Controls
• Click word to pause/play - no buttons needed
• 10-second skip forward/backward
• Real-time word counter and progress bar
• Full text view with current position highlighted
• Completion animation for motivation
Distraction-Free Interface
• Clean, minimalistic black and white design
• No ads, no tracking, no distractions
• Focus on reading only
• Easy on the eyes for long reading sessions
PERFECT FOR:
Students & Academics
• Speed read research papers and textbooks
• Study faster and retain more information
• Read scientific articles and journals
• Improve reading comprehension for exams
Professionals
• Process reports and documents faster
• Read emails and memos efficiently
• Stay updated with industry news
• Increase workplace productivity
Content Consumers
• Read online articles faster
• Consume more blog posts and news
• Finish books and ebooks quicker
• Learn new topics efficiently
Speed Reading Enthusiasts
• Train and improve your reading speed
• Practice speed reading techniques
• Track your WPM progress
• Build faster reading habits
HOW TO USE:
1. Install Speed Reader extension
2. Navigate to any webpage with text
3. Select text and right-click "Speed Read This"
OR click extension icon and choose Auto Parse or Manual mode
4. Adjust reading speed with slider (100-1000 WPM)
5. Click displayed word to pause/play
6. Use skip buttons to jump forward/backward
SPEED READING BENEFITS:
✓ Read 2-5x faster than normal reading
✓ Improve reading comprehension and retention
✓ Reduce subvocalization and regression
✓ Increase focus and concentration
✓ Save time on reading tasks
✓ Process more information daily
✓ Enhance productivity and learning
PRIVACY & SECURITY:
Your privacy matters. Speed Reader:
• Does NOT collect any personal data
• Does NOT track your reading activity
• Does NOT send data to external servers
• Stores preferences locally on your device only
• No registration or account required
• Completely free with no hidden costs
WHY SPEED READER?
Unlike other speed reading apps and extensions, Speed Reader is:
• Completely free forever
• Works on any website or text
• Clean interface with zero distractions
• Fast and lightweight
• No ads or premium upsells
• Regular updates and support
Try Speed Reader today and unlock your reading potential. Start reading faster in seconds.
Reviews (2 cached)
★★☆☆☆2026-01-18
Yaa Kumah
Great work. Your Twitter post and the video demo mentions you add the red letter anchor and dark mode, but the extension does not show those features when I ran it. Are there additional settings needed to enable them?
★★☆☆☆2026-01-15
Martin Nowosad
Auto Parse does not work
Permissions (4)
Permissions
activeTabℹ Can access the current tab when you click the extension contextMenusℹ Can add items to the right-click menu scriptingℹ Can inject scripts into web pages storageℹ Can store data locally in your browser
Details
| Version | 1.1.1 |
| Updated | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Size | 17.97KiB |
| First Seen | Mar 21, 2026 |
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