Best alternatives to ReadingLine (2026)
10 Chrome extensions that do a similar job to ReadingLine, closest first. Each shows real store users, its rating, how recently it was updated and how many permissions it asks for.
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Reader Line
Use Reader Line app to guide and enhance your experience with reading ruler to maintain your focus with reading line.
≈20K users4.8★ from 102 ratingsUpdated 23 months ago5 permissions- About 2.5× more users than ReadingLine
- Rated 0.9 stars higher
- Updated more recently
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ReadLite - Simple Reading Mode
A simple reading mode extension to make web reading more comfortable
≈2K users4.7★ from 20 ratingsUpdated 8 months ago4 permissions- About 4.0× fewer users than ReadingLine
- Rated 0.8 stars higher
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 5)
- Listed under Tools
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Speed Reading
Reedy Speed Reading, learn how to increase reading speed in a sec and read faster today. Take words per minute test. Boost wpm
≈30K users5.0★ from 731 ratingsUpdated 23 months ago4 permissions- About 3.8× more users than ReadingLine
- Rated 1.1 stars higher
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Bionic Reading
Instant Bionic Reading in one click — a dynamic reading method and font converter. A focus tool for readers with ADHD.
≈2K users4.9★ from 18 ratingsUpdated 4 months ago3 permissions- About 4.0× fewer users than ReadingLine
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (3 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Bionic Reading
The one and only from Switzerland is a “Life Changer” for Lisa, a “Game Changer” for Tommy and “Absolutely Mind Blowing” for Kelly.
≈100K users2.4★ from 320 ratingsNot updated for 2+ years3 permissions- About 13× more users than ReadingLine
- Rated 1.5 stars lower
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (3 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Read fast - Speed Reading Extension
A beautiful speed reading extension
≈5K users4.2★ from 51 ratingsNot updated for 4+ yearsNo special permissions- About 1.6× fewer users than ReadingLine
- Rated 0.3 stars higher
- Updated less recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (0 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Bionic Reading
Make your reading experience more comfortable
≈6K users4.5★ from 14 ratingsUpdated 7 weeks ago4 permissions- A similar number of users to ReadingLine
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (4 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Pacer speed reading
An assistant to help you boost your reading speed!
≈1K users4.4★ from 16 ratingsUpdated 17 months ago3 permissions- About 8.0× fewer users than ReadingLine
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (3 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Bionic Reading - AaRead
Read webpages with less effort and increased concentration, use the Bionic Reading method
≈10K users4.8★ from 49 ratingsUpdated 19 months ago2 permissions- A similar number of users to ReadingLine
- Rated 0.9 stars higher
- Updated more recently
- Asks for fewer permissions (2 vs 5)
- Listed under Workflow & Planning
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Reader Mode
An all-in-one, distraction-free reader with dyslexia support, accessibility features, bookmarking, highlighting, and research tools
≈100K users2.4★ from 186 ratingsUpdated 12 months ago7 permissions- About 13× more users than ReadingLine
- Rated 1.5 stars lower
- Updated more recently
- Asks for more permissions (7 vs 5)
ReadingLine alternatives: questions
What is the best alternative to ReadingLine?
By users, the most popular alternative is Bionic Reading with ≈100K users and a 2.4-star rating. The closest match by what it does is Reader Line.
Which ReadingLine alternative has the best rating?
Speed Reading has the highest rating of these alternatives with 50+ ratings: 5.0 out of 5 from 731 ratings.
Is there a ReadingLine alternative that asks for fewer permissions?
Read fast - Speed Reading Extension asks for 0 permissions, against 5 for ReadingLine.
How many alternatives to ReadingLine are there?
We list 10 close alternatives to ReadingLine on the Chrome Web Store, picked by what they do and ranked by how close they are.
Users and ratings are the figures shown on the Chrome Web Store, re-checked continuously. Alternatives are matched on name, description, category and topic. Browse best-of lists by niche.