Smart Reader - Bionic Reader
Modify a web page to make it more readable by bolding the beginning of a word (like bionic reading).
Smart Reader - Bionic Reader: Enhanced Reading Firefox Add-On
Smart Reader - Bionic Reader is a useful Firefox extension that modifies webpage content to aid readability. It enhances user experience by using a 'bionic reading' technique, which bolds the beginning of every word, consequently helping the eye to follow along more efficiently. It's a simple install and readily available on both Firefox and Chrome. The extension evolves consistently based on user experience, and its full codebase is available on GitHub for interested developers.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
Weekly download count: 15
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
- <all_urls>
Size: 43.87K
Email: su*****@smartreader.ovh
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
User reviews
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Pros
- Increases reading productivity, especially for long texts and articles
- Works well on most websites
- Helps neurodivergent users with their reading
- Has potential for customization to improve the reading experience
- Great for reading documentation and educational materials
Cons
- Lacks customization options, specifically regarding the number of bold letters
- May slow down browsing in some cases
- Does not work on Google Docs or PDF files
- Some graphical glitches and styling issues reported
- Cannot select text on certain websites after activation
Most mentioned
- Lack of customization options
- Inconsistent performance on specific websites and documents
- Issues with text selection and rendering
User reviews
by 敬念法轮大法好远离瘟疫, 2025-02-17
Just perfect
by Bob Hanson, 2024-04-18
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Smart Reader - Bionic Reader requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
Smart Reader - Bionic Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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