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WaspLine Reader

(20 reviews)
1,000 users
Updated August 12, 2019
productivity/workflowchromeVersion 1.2.0
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Description

Read faster using color gradients

Extension Rankings

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Ranking Summary

#24,443

Overall Rank

#19,917

Extension Rank

#65

"Reader" Keyword

0

Review Summary

Users generally praise WaspLine Reader for being a free, open source extension with a clean, customizable interface that enhances reading on many websites. They appreciate the developers' efforts and altruistic approach. However, common issues include difficulty distinguishing hyperlinks due to color changes, inconsistent functionality across all page sections, lack of per-site control to enable or disable the extension, inability to work on PDFs, and absence of the official website leading to doubts about ongoing support.

Pros

  • Free and open source extension with no cost to users
  • Customizable interface including color options to suit user preferences
  • Simple and clean user interface that is easy to use
  • Effective at improving reading experience on many websites
  • Developers are appreciated for their altruistic and user-focused approach

Cons

  • Changes hyperlink colors making it difficult to identify links at a glance
  • Does not work consistently on all sections of all web pages
  • Lacks per-site enable/disable functionality to control when it is active
  • No compatibility with PDFs, limiting its usability in that context
  • Extension's website is no longer available, raising concerns about support and updates

Permissions

This extension can:

  • activeTab
  • storage
  • http://*/
  • https://*/

Additional Information

Version

1.2.0

Updated

August 12, 2019

Size

0.03 MB

Languages

en

Developer Information

Authorcorollari
Trusted PublisherVerified