Focus Reader

About

Boost reading speed with Bionic Reading. Universal language support including English, Myanmar, Chinese, Japanese, Arabic & more.

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Transform Your Reading Experience with Focus Reader

Focus Reader is a powerful Chrome extension that revolutionizes how you read online content using the scientifically-backed Bionic Reading method. By creating artificial fixation points, your brain processes text faster while maintaining full comprehension.

What is Bionic Reading?

Bionic Reading guides your eyes through text using strategic highlighting of word beginnings. Your brain recognizes these fixation points and automatically completes the words, resulting in:
• Faster reading speed (up to 30% improvement)
• Better focus and concentration
• Reduced eye strain during long reading sessions
• Enhanced comprehension and retention
• Less mental fatigue

Key Features

Universal Language Support
Unlike other reading extensions limited to English, Focus Reader works flawlessly with ALL languages:
• Latin scripts: English, Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Italian
• Asian languages: Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean
• Myanmar (Burmese) with proper Unicode syllable handling
• Arabic, Hebrew, Persian (RTL support)
• Cyrillic: Russian, Ukrainian, Bulgarian, Serbian
• South Asian: Hindi, Thai, Tamil, Telugu, Bengali
• And literally every other language with Unicode support

Advanced Customization Options

BR Algorithm Selection:
• Fixation Mode (Default): Adjustable highlighting percentage for personalized reading
• Saccade Mode: Optimized fixed patterns based on word length for natural eye movement

Fixation Strength:
Fine-tune from 20% to 80% to match your reading style and comfort level

Opacity Modes:
• Highlight: Yellow background on bold portions for maximum visibility
• Dim Rest: Fade non-bold text to 40% opacity for subtle guidance
• Off: Clean bold-only styling without opacity effects

Font Weight Options:
• Semi-Bold (600): Subtle emphasis
• Bold (700): Standard emphasis (default)
• Extra Bold (800): Maximum contrast

Color Schemes:
• Default (Black): Classic high-contrast
• Blue: Easy on the eyes
• Green: Comfortable for extended reading
• Purple: Unique style preference

Smart & Intelligent Processing

Focus Reader intelligently handles different types of content:
• Automatically skips code blocks and programming syntax
• Preserves form inputs and buttons
• Respects scripts, styles, and embedded content
• Works seamlessly with dynamic content (AJAX, SPAs)
• Real-time processing as you scroll
• Maintains original page functionality

Privacy-First Design

Your privacy is our top priority:
✓ 100% offline processing - works without internet
✓ ZERO data collection - we don't track anything
✓ No external servers - everything happens in your browser
✓ No account required - install and use immediately
✓ No analytics or telemetry
✓ Open source code available on GitHub

All your preferences are stored locally in your browser using Chrome's secure storage API.

Lightweight & Fast

• Tiny package size: ~11 KB total
• No external dependencies or libraries
• Instant activation/deactivation
• Minimal memory footprint
• No performance impact on browsing
• Pure vanilla JavaScript - blazing fast

 Perfect For

• Students & Researchers: Process academic papers and articles faster
• Professionals: Read reports, emails, and documentation efficiently
• Speed Readers: Enhance your existing speed reading techniques
• People with Dyslexia: Visual fixation points aid reading flow
• ADHD Users: Better focus and reduced distraction
• Multilingual Readers: One tool for all languages
• Book Lovers: Enjoy online reading with less eye strain
• Anyone: Who wants to read faster and better!

How to Use

Getting started is incredibly simple:

1. Install Focus Reader from Chrome Web Store
2. Click the extension icon in your browser toolbar
3. Activate Focus Mode with one click
4. Customize settings to your preference (optional)
5. Read any webpage with enhanced bionic reading!

Toggle it on/off instantly as needed. Your settings are remembered across sessions.

Detailed Settings Guide

BR Algorithm:
• Choose Fixation for percentage-based highlighting that adapts to your strength setting
• Choose Saccade for fixed patterns (1 char for short words, 2 for medium, 40% for long)

Strength Slider:
Adjust how much of each word is highlighted:
• 20%: Minimal highlighting, very subtle
• 50%: Balanced (recommended starting point)
• 80%: Maximum highlighting, bold emphasis

Opacity:
Control visual emphasis:
• Highlight: Adds yellow background to bold portions
• Dim Rest: Reduces visibility of non-bold text
• Off: Shows only bold vs. normal weight

Font Weight:
Match your visual preference:
• Lighter for subtle effect
• Heavier for maximum contrast

Color Scheme:
Personalize the bold text color to suit your taste and lighting conditions

Technical Excellence

Browser Compatibility:
✓ Google Chrome (version 88+)
✓ Microsoft Edge (version 88+)
✓ Brave Browser
✓ Opera
✓ Vivaldi
✓ Any Chromium-based browser with Manifest V3 support

Manifest V3:
Built on the latest Chrome extension platform for enhanced security, privacy, and performance.

Unicode Support:
Proper handling of complex scripts including:
• Combining characters and diacritics
• RTL (Right-to-Left) languages
• Multi-byte characters (CJK)
• Myanmar syllable clusters
• Emoji and special characters

Permissions Explained

We request only essential permissions:

activeTab: Required to read and modify text content on the current webpage you're viewing. This is necessary to apply the bionic reading effect.

scripting: Needed to inject our content script into web pages to process text in real-time.

storage: Used to save your preferences (algorithm, strength, colors, etc.) so they persist across browser sessions.

We do NOT request:
✗ Access to browsing history
✗ Access to cookies or passwords
✗ Network or web request permissions
✗ Clipboard access
✗ Downloads or file system access

Completely Free

Focus Reader is 100% free to use with all features unlocked. No premium tiers, no subscriptions, no hidden costs.

Support & Contact

Need help or have feedback?
• Email: [email protected]
• Phone: +959761938810
• GitHub: github.com/THANLAR/focus_reader
• Privacy Policy: thanlar.com/privacy-policy

We actively respond to user feedback and continuously improve the extension.

Open Source

Focus Reader is open source under the MIT License. You can:
• View the complete source code on GitHub
• Contribute improvements and features
• Report bugs and request features
• Fork and customize for your needs
• Trust the code through transparency

Proven Benefits

Based on Bionic Reading research and user feedback:
• Average reading speed increase: 20-30%
• Reduced eye movement by 15-25%
• Better comprehension retention
• Less cognitive load during long reading sessions
• Improved focus for users with attention difficulties

What Makes Us Different

vs. Other Reading Extensions:
✓ True universal language support (not just English)
✓ Myanmar Unicode syllable-aware processing
✓ CJK character-based splitting
✓ Multiple algorithm options (Fixation & Saccade)
✓ Advanced opacity controls
✓ Color customization
✓ 100% privacy-focused (no tracking)
✓ Open source and transparent
✓ Lightweight and fast
✓ Free with all features

Install Now

Join thousands of users reading faster and smarter with Focus Reader. One click to install, one click to activate, and a lifetime of better reading!

Start reading at the speed of thought. Install Focus Reader today!

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Made with ❤️ for better reading
Version 1.0.0 | MIT License | Privacy-First Design