Reader Mode vs Speed Reading: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Reader Mode | Speed Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | readermode.io | reedy-reader.com |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-06-20 | 2026-08-04 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are reading mode & display extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- Speed Reading leads on permissions & access (65% vs 52%).
- Reader Mode leads on data & privacy (100% vs 93%).
- Reader Mode leads on maintenance & ownership (85% vs 30%).
- Speed Reading leads on community reputation (83% vs 68%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Reader Mode | Speed Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 12.91/25 | 16.24/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 16/16 | 14.8/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 6.38/7.5 | 2.25/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 6.75/10 | 8.25/10 |
| Total | 70.44/100 | 69.68/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Reader Mode safer than Speed Reading?
On the evidence we have measured, they tie at 70/100 across 5 shared safety dimensions. The detailed breakdown above shows where each one is stronger.
Is Reader Mode safe?
Reader Mode currently holds safety grade B (70/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by readermode.io. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Speed Reading safe?
Speed Reading currently holds safety grade B (70/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by reedy-reader.com. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Reader Mode safety report · Speed Reading safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.