Progressive reading
Move through selected text by word, syllable, sentence, paragraph, or a pace that suits the material.
Active
Reader
Reading without the wall.
A focused browser reading environment that turns dense webpages into a more controlled, progressive reading experience.
Read your way
Follow the part that matters.
Configurable behaviour
Set the reading rhythm and controls that make sense for the page in front of you.
Profiles
Save reading setups for different tasks, then switch without rebuilding your preferences each time.
02 / Reader modes
Choose the distance from the page.
Keeps the page visible while bringing reading controls into focus.
Creates a more dedicated reading presentation while remaining connected to the original page.
Opens reading in a separate extension environment for stronger separation from the source page.
Smart Pacing
A pace that can respond.
Subtle, Balanced, Strong
Choose how much Smart Pacing should adjust reading behaviour in response to your reading interaction.
Local learning
Smart Pacing learning remains in your browser, alongside your reading preferences and profiles.
04 / Profiles and appearance
A reading space that stays yours.
Save setups for study, review, casual reading, or your own way of working. Refine themes, presentation, and reading controls without losing the core experience.
Core reading stays accessible.
Reading and accessibility features remain free without an Account. Optional Account linking uses a single-use code to verify eligible membership capabilities such as additional cosmetics and seasonal depth; passwords and Account browser sessions are never copied into the extension.
Membership termsPrivacy
Built to keep reading local.
Reading content, Smart Pacing learning, profiles, and preferences are processed locally in your browser. Active Reader does not use advertising, analytics, or telemetry. Optional Account linking uses a one-time code and random installation identifier to check eligible membership benefits.
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Version 3.1.0
What's new.
New
- Optional Synodic Account linking with single-use codes
- Seasonal appearance options matched to your membership
- Updated privacy and support guidance
Improved
- Membership benefits across supported versions
- Performance on very large selections and pages
- Settings organization and browser consistency
Fixed
- Recovery from damaged preferences
- Session and lifecycle issues
- Navigation, popup reliability, and stability issues
Security
- Secure Account linking that can be disconnected
- Stronger separation between reading modes and source pages
- A cleaner, more focused extension package
Support the work, not a paywall.
Eligible Synodic memberships can unlock optional Active Reader cosmetics through Account linking. Core reading and accessibility functionality remains free without an Account.