SwiftRead - read faster, learn more
Read three times faster, with SwiftRead. Absorb knowledge and learn more.
As of June 2026, SwiftRead - read faster, learn more has 200,000 users and a 4.46/5 rating from 1,194 reviews in the Workflow & Planning category.
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Version
6.7.2+09301c2de
Manifest V3
90-day change · In the last 90 days this extension 7 version updates, changed permissions.
History
12 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.3.0+9e5418b3f |
| Apr 5, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.0+8938dbdc5 |
| Apr 9, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.0+8938dbdc5 |
| Apr 16, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.1+dfa7a9dda |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.1+dfa7a9dda |
| Apr 26, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.1+dfa7a9dda |
| Apr 29, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.5.1+dfa7a9dda |
| May 2, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.6.1+444771a78 |
| May 5, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.6.3+678a8e3c2 |
| May 20, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.7.0+df45ab795 |
| May 23, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.47 | 1.2K | 6.7.1+8dda8d622 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 200.0K | 4.46 | 1.2K | 6.7.2+09301c2de |
| Now | 200.0K | 4.46 | 1.2K | 6.7.2+09301c2de |
Changelog
- Apr 1, 2026host_permissions
https://libbyapp.com/*, https://read.amazon.com/*
https://libbyapp.com/*
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- contextMenusactiveTabstoragescripting
- Host access
- https://libbyapp.com/*
Screenshots
About
SwiftRead helps you finish more reading on the web with speed-reading focus modes and natural narration. Use it on web pages, PDFs, and many web-based readers you already use (for example: Kindle Cloud Reader and Libby). KEY FEATURES • Start SwiftRead on the current page from the toolbar (or a shortcut) • Read visually with focus modes — RSVP, paced highlighting, and guided word display • Listen while you read — follow along with synced highlighting • Natural TTS voices — 90+ languages with human-like narration • SwiftRead selected text from the right-click menu • Open PDFs with SwiftRead from your browser • Customize your experience — fonts, themes, spacing, and speed HOW IT WORKS 1) Open the page (or PDF) you want to read 2) Click the SwiftRead extension (or use a keyboard shortcut you set) 3) SwiftRead opens the content in its reader so you can read and/or listen PERMISSIONS (PLAIN ENGLISH) • SwiftRead needs access to the active tab to extract text from the page you choose. • The extension only runs when you activate it (click the icon, use the shortcut, or use the context menu). • Settings are stored in your browser so your preferences persist. Support: swiftread.com/help Privacy Policy: swiftread.com/privacy Note: SwiftRead is not affiliated with Amazon, OverDrive, or any third-party reader.
Technical
- Version
- 6.7.2+09301c2de
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 12.62MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 3
- Featured
- Yes
Metadata
- ID
- ipikiaejjblmdopojhpejjmbedhlibno
- Developer ID
- u110aa80020f4247f072512a686a76adf
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Oct 22, 2012
- Last Updated (Store)
- May 21, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 22, 2026
- Website
- swiftread.com
- Support URL
- https://swiftread.com/help
- Privacy Policy
- https://swiftread.com/privacy-policy
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