FocusRead

Speed-read the web by bolding the leading letters of each word for faster, focused reading.

FocusRead helps you read faster and stay focused on any webpage. It uses a bionic-reading style technique — bolding the first part of each word so your eyes move more quickly across the line. ✓ Read faster with adjustable bold intensity (Light, Medium, Strong) ✓ Toggle on/off instantly from the toolbar popup ✓ Per-site memory — save your preferred settings for specific websites ✓ Whitelist & blacklist — control exactly where FocusRead runs ✓ Optional custom reading fonts (Inter, Roboto, serif, mono, and more) ✓ Reading time estimate based on page word count ✓ Scroll progress bar for long articles ✓ RTL language support ✓ Right-click selected text: “Speed-read this selection” ✓ Keyboard shortcut: Alt+Shift+R to toggle ✓ Sepia overlay for comfortable reading ✓ Privacy-first: all text processing happens locally in your browser HOW IT WORKS FocusRead scans visible text on the page and emphasizes the leading letters of words. You control intensity, which sites it runs on, and optional visual enhancements — all from a clean, simple popup. PERFECT FOR • Students reading long articles • Professionals reviewing documents online • Anyone who wants faster, more focused web reading PRIVACY Your settings are stored locally on your device. Page content is processed in your browser and is not sent to our servers. Questions or feedback? Visit our contact page (link in extension listing).