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24 alternatives to Readlax Chrome Extension

Chrome Extension - speed reading tool, online reading

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. Readlax Chrome Extension launched in 2017; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

1
Readima▲87
Simulate various reading techniques for speed reading
2023 · readima.com · its alternatives →
2
Speed Reader▲99
I built a Chrome extension for speed reading using RSVP (Rapid Serial Visual Presentation). One day I came across research on RSVP — a technology that allows you to read 2-3x faster without losing comprehension. That's how Speed Reader was born — a free Chrome extension that lets you read faster right in your browser. The main feature is automatic article parsing. Open any page, click one button, and the extension extracts the text, removing ads and clutter. It also highlights the ORP (Optimal Recognition Point) — the natural focus point in each word. Free, no ads, no data collection.…
Jun 2026 · speed-reader.pro · its alternatives →
3
Reader Mode▲405
Remove clutter and ads from any article. Instantly ⚡
2019 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
4
Just Read▲213
Reader view for web browsers
2017 · github.com · its alternatives →
5
Reader Mode Premium▲314
Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions
2020 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
6
The Reader Extension▲80
A Chrome extension that makes you read what you save
2018 · rukshn.github.io · its alternatives →
7
ReadPilot▲303
Read any webpage in 1 minute, with only 1 click
2023 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Readvox▲211
Chrome Extension that will read texts on web pages for you
2024 · readvox.com · its alternatives →
9
Jiffy Reader▲509
Read anything on the internet faster and more clearly
2022 · jiffyreader.com · its alternatives →
10
7reads▲119
A minimal mindful reading list for Google Chrome.
2020 · 7reads.vercel.app · its alternatives →
11
BookAuthority for Chrome▲59
Quickly add books to your reading list from any website
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
12
Clearly▲177
A simple, distraction free reader for Chrome
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Reader Mode 2.0▲332
Read, highlight and annotate the web without distractions
2025 · readermode.io · its alternatives →
14
Read 💩 Faster's Chrome Extension▲8
Speed read articles w/o compromising your comprehension
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
15
Read Time▲98
Webpage read time estimator chrome extension
2016 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Read 💩 Faster▲192
Speed read articles w/o compromising your comprehension
2019 · its alternatives →
17
Readsy▲155
Auto-highlighted text for faster reading
2022 · its alternatives →
18
Gustav▲74
A Chrome Extension to remind you of your kindle notes.
2019 · its alternatives →
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A Chrome extension to help save books you want to read▲13
2020 · chrome.google.com · its alternatives →
20
ReadRush (Webapp and Extension)▲20
Speed-read the internet (and everything else).
2025 · achyutem.github.io · its alternatives →
21
Flash▲203
A speed reading web app
2018 · flash.vercel.app · its alternatives →
22
Goodreads for Amazon▲90
Read Goodreads reviews for books as you shop for them.
2019 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
23
Type2Learn Chrome Extension▲71
Learn by typing the webpage text in the browser itself
2022 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →
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Actually Read It Later▲89
Save articles for reading later
2018 · chromewebstore.google.com · its alternatives →

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