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Linearead

by totalbutterjam · Functionality & UI
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

A high-performance Sliding Focus reader.

Users
3
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#352K
#269K among extensions
Version
1.1
updated 14 May 2026

Users

monthly, 6 months
023Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 6 months
001Apr 2026Aug 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

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About Linearead

Linearead Chrome Extension A high-performance "Sliding Focus" text reader that eliminates the cognitive load of the "Return Sweep." Linearead keeps your gaze fixed at a stable eye level by reflowing text dynamically around a moving blank row (the Gap). Features The One Gap Model: A single blank row separates read text from unread text. Dynamic Reflow: Text moves upward into the buffer as you swipe horizontally, eliminating the need for your eyes to travel back to the left margin. Smart Injection: Works on any website (Wikipedia, news sites, blogs) by clicking the extension icon. No page refresh required after installation. Status Indicator: An "ON" badge appears on the extension icon when the reader is active in the current tab. Strict Marker: A small black triangle tracks your exact reading position. Zero-Latency: Built on @chenglou/pretext for sub-pixel accurate layout without layout thrashing.

Growth

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Version history

2 versions recorded
1.114 May 2026
1.026 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Functionality & UI
First seen
26 Apr 2026
Size
26 KB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
fpeagiabbikiiabchkmacdilmepjfahf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
storageactiveTabscripting

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