Read Aloud Timer

Shows in the corner of the screen how many minutes it will take to read the current article

As of June 2026, Read Aloud Timer has 5 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 6 reviews in the Accessibility category.

Accessibility

Chrome Web Store ↗.crx

Users+66.7%

Rating0%

5.00

6 reviews

Reviews0%

Version

1.0.0

Manifest V3

History

6 snapshots

Tracking since Apr 18, 2026.

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Date	Users	Rating	Reviews	Version
Apr 18, 2026	3	5.00	6	1.0.0
Apr 28, 2026	3	5.00	6	1.0.0
May 7, 2026	3	5.00	6	1.0.0
May 15, 2026	5	5.00	6	1.0.0
May 24, 2026	7	5.00	6	1.0.0
Jun 3, 2026	6	5.00	6	1.0.0
Now	5	5.00	6	1.0.0

Permissions & access

Permissions: storage
Host access: <all_urls>

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About

Read Aloud Timer helps you manage your reading time by showing estimated reading duration for any article or webpage.

Features:

    Automatically detects and analyzes article content

    Calculates reading time based on word count

    Adjustable reading speed (slow, normal, fast, or custom)

    Choose timer position in any corner of the screen

    Supports English and Russian interfaces

    Minimal, non-intrusive design

    Works locally - no data collection

How It Works:

    Install the extension

    Visit any article or blog

    Reading time appears automatically

    Click the icon to adjust settings

Settings:

    Reading speed: 150-1000 words per minute

    Timer position: top-left, top-right, bottom-left, bottom-right

    Enable/disable toggle

    Language selection

The extension processes all data locally in your browser. No information is collected or transmitted.

Perfect for students, researchers, professionals, and anyone who wants to better manage their reading time.