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Reading Buddy

by meucci.gabriele1993@gmail.com · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Accessibility-focused reading support extension with dyslexia-friendly features

Users
10
0 in 30 days
Rating
1.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#192K
#161K among extensions
Version
1.2
updated 1 Mar 2025

Users

monthly, 2 years
0510Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 10 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 years
001Mar 2025Jan 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Reading Buddy

Reading Buddy is a Chrome extension focused on enhancing the web reading experience, especially for individuals with dyslexia or other reading challenges. Its primary function is to improve text legibility and focus through two main features: Interactive Reading Ruler: This dynamic element follows your cursor, highlighting the current line of text. By reducing visual distractions, it helps users maintain their place on the page, making it easier to read long passages. Customizable Text Appearance: The extension offers a suite of adjustable settings, including dyslexia-friendly fonts, font size, line height, letter spacing, word spacing, and overall contrast. These options allow users to tailor the reading environment to their specific needs, significantly enhancing comfort and comprehension. Why should users install it? Enhanced Readability: By adjusting text settings and using the interactive ruler, users can significantly reduce visual stress, leading to a smoother and more comfortable reading experience. Accessibility: It addresses common challenges faced by those with dyslexia or other reading difficulties, making online content more accessible and inclusive. Real-Time Customization: Changes are applied instantly to any webpage, ensuring that users can quickly adapt the reading experience without interruptions. Overall, Reading Buddy is an essential tool for anyone looking to improve their digital reading experience, making the web a more accessible and user-friendly space.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days−1−9.1%00.00
30 days0+0.0%00.00
6 months+7+233.3%00.00
1 year+10–+1+1.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.21 Mar 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
1 Mar 2025
Size
444 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
sites.google.com
Extension ID
cmpclmgolpdafjpnlfifmdokolibdifm

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabstorage

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