Reading Buddy
Accessibility-focused reading support extension with dyslexia-friendly features
As of May 2026, Reading Buddy has 5 users and a 1.00/5 rating from 1 reviews in the Accessibility category.
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1 reviews
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Version
1.2
Manifest V3
History
2 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 3 | 1.00 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 4 | 1.00 | 1 | 1.2 |
| Now | 5 | 1.00 | 1 | 1.2 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabstorage
- Host access
- None declared
Screenshots
About
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.
Technical
- Version
- 1.2
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 444KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- cmpclmgolpdafjpnlfifmdokolibdifm
- Developer ID
- ua176b807d6339353334edaf83e394cd6
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Mar 1, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Mar 1, 2025
- Last Scraped
- May 27, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
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Data sourced from the Chrome Web Store · last verified May 27, 2026.