ReadPulse
Bionic Reading for the web — bold word beginnings to read faster
As of June 2026, ReadPulse has 3 users in the Workflow & Planning category.
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Version
1.0.0
Manifest V3
History
3 snapshotsTracking since Apr 26, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 26, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| May 3, 2026 | 3 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| May 9, 2026 | 2 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
| Now | 3 | — | — | 1.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstorage
- Host access
- None declared
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About
Read faster. Focus deeper. No effort required. ReadPulse transforms any webpage using a technique rooted in how your brain actually processes text. The first letters of each word are visually emphasized - creating typographic anchors that let your eyes glide through content instead of stumbling over it. How it works Your brain doesn't read letter by letter. Research in cognitive psychology shows that skilled readers rely on the initial segment of a word to recognize it, while the remaining letters are completed by context and memory (known as "word superiority effect"). ReadPulse leverages this by bolding a calculated portion of each word - the exact length adapts based on word size - so your visual system locks onto the recognition-critical fragment instantly. Features - Point-and-click - select exactly which elements to transform - Adaptive algorithm - bold length scales with word length for natural rhythm - Color presets - choose a highlight color for bold fragments or keep it subtle - Instant revert - undo all changes with one click, zero page reloads - Zero data collection - your preferences stay on your device - Keyboard shortcuts - Alt+R to toggle, Alt+Shift+R to revert Who is it for? - Readers who want to get through articles, docs, and emails faster - Students processing large volumes of academic text - Professionals skimming reports and documentation - Anyone who struggles with focus while reading on screen ReadPulse is lightweight and works on any website. No account needed. No tracking. Just faster reading.
Technical
- Version
- 1.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 51.36KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- bhbhjldniaachghiialckicclodpgioa
- Developer ID
- u5eb308fa6a9285d8dae62f5b84893677
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Feb 19, 2026
- Last Updated (Store)
- Feb 19, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 8, 2026
- Website
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