Bionic-style speed reading for any webpage. Bold the first part of words to help your eyes move faster through text.
Users
8
0 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#216K
#181K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 23 Mar 2026
Users
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:8 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 7 months
Latest, 20 Oct 2026:0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About read.Lab
Read faster with read.Lab — a minimalist bionic reading extension that transforms any webpage into an optimised reading experience.
How it works:
read.Lab bolds the first few letters of each word, creating visual anchors that guide your eyes through text more efficiently. Your brain recognises words faster and fills in the rest naturally.
Features:
- Toggle bionic reading on any webpage with one click
- Adjustable bold intensity — Light, Medium, Heavy
- Customisable line spacing for comfortable reading
- Dim mode to fade non-bold text and reduce visual noise
- Keyboard shortcut (Alt + R) for quick toggling
- Works on dynamic content as you scroll
- Zero data collection — everything stays in your browser
Perfect for:
- Speed readers looking to increase reading pace
- People with dyslexia or reading difficulties
- Students processing large amounts of text
- Professionals reading articles, docs, or research
- Anyone who wants a more focused reading experience
read.Lab respects your privacy. All settings are stored locally. No data is ever collected or transmitted.