Save Then Read

Tracking since Apr 6, 2026.

Changelog

• Apr 6, 2026
  description

  Upgrade Your Reading. Build Your Knowledge.
  
  ReadThenSave isn't just another "read-it-later" app—it's a "read-it-now" focus tool. We believe in high-quality consumption over mindless archiving.
  
  Key Features:
  ✨ Focus Reader: Instantly strip away ads, pop-ups, and distractions for a premium reading experience.
  
  🤖 AI Analysis: Automatically categorize every article into our signature '5-pillar' framework to understand the core value immediately.
  
  🎧 Luxury Audio: Turn any article into a studio-quality listening experience with our integrated audio player.
  
  ✍️ Active Annotations: Make Kindle-style highlights and notes that stay anchored to the text.
  
  💬 AI Chat Assistant: Ask your articles questions, summarize key points, or find connections across your library.
  
  🏛️ Permanent Library: Build a searchable, annotated knowledge base that belongs to you.
  
  Why ReadThenSave?
  
  In a world of infinite scrolls and tabs, ReadThenSave helps you slow down and master what you read. Our 'Read-Then-Save' philosophy ensures that only the most valuable ideas make it into your permanent collection.
  
  Start reading intentionally today.
  
  Demo Video: https://x.com/kaynesheenan/status/2031218790961475834
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  Updates
    v1.1.0                                                                                                                                           
    — Save limit now correctly tied to your logged-in account
    — Improved article extraction from X (better titles, code blocks, threads)                                                                       
    — Fixed edge cases with certain article formats           
  
    v1.2.0 — Save X Bookmarks Automatically                                                                                                                                                                 
    When you tap the bookmark icon on any tweet, Save Then Read now captures it directly to your       
    library — no extra clicks needed. Works alongside X's native bookmarks.                            
                                                                                                       
    A new Options page lets you toggle this feature on or off at any time.

  Stop losing the best writing on the internet. Save Then Read is the all-in-one tool for capturing and reading long-form content from X (Twitter)
    and Substack.
  
    🔖 One-click Save
    Instantly save X Articles and Substack posts to your personal library. No more bookmark purgatory.
  
    📖 Beautiful Reader Mode
    Read saved content in a clean, distraction-free interface inspired by high-end typography apps.
  
    ⚡ RSVP Focus Reader
    Read faster with Rapid Serial Visual Presentation mode — display one word at a time at your chosen speed (WPM) to eliminate sub-vocalization.
  
    ✅ Action-Oriented Workflow
    Don't just hoard articles. For each item, choose an action:
    • Do: Mark as actionable
    • Decide: Write a decision note
    • Defer: Snooze for 1, 3, or 7 days (auto-deleted if ignored 3 times)
    • Dump: Delete with one click
  
    🤖 AI Powers (Pro)
    • Assistant: Chat with your articles
    • Listen: High-quality Text-to-Speech
    • Summaries: Auto-generated key points
  
    Free tier: 20 saves/month. Upgrade to Pro for unlimited.
  
    🔒 Privacy
    Content is only saved when you explicitly click Save. We do not track your browsing history. Your data is stored in your personal account.]¥
  
  Demo Video: https://x.com/kaynesheenan/status/2031218790961475834
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  Updates
    v1.1.0                                                                                                                                           
    — Save limit now correctly tied to your logged-in account
    — Improved article extraction from X (better titles, code blocks, threads)                                                                       
    — Fixed edge cases with certain article formats           
  
    v1.2.0 — Save X Bookmarks Automatically                                                                                                                                                                 
    When you tap the bookmark icon on any tweet, Save Then Read now captures it directly to your       
    library — no extra clicks needed. Works alongside X's native bookmarks.                            
                                                                                                       
    A new Options page lets you toggle this feature on or off at any time.

Permissions & access

Permissions

activeTabscriptingstoragecookies

Host access

https://x.com/*, https://twitter.com/*, https://*.substack.com/*, https://savethenread.com/*

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