Is Speed Reading Safe? — Extension Safety Profile
Quick verdict: Speed Reading earns a safety grade B, 69.7 out of 100, based on 5 of 5 dimensions.
69.7/100
Grade B · 5 of 5 checks
What we found
Automated safety profile from public signals (the extension's manifest & permissions, store listing, publisher, privacy policy). A full review hasn't been published yet.
What this safety grade means
Speed Reading earns a safety grade of B (69.7/100), measured across 5 of 5 dimensions. Its strongest area is Data & Privacy (93%). The weakest is Maintenance & Ownership (30%) — what holds its grade back the most.
On the public records we can check, Speed Reading looks broadly trustworthy. 30,000 active users/installs reported on the store. Store rating 4.8/5 from 727 user ratings. Last updated on the store 2024-12-10. This is an automated profile, not a hands-on review — so treat the grade as a starting point: open Speed Reading's own store listing and privacy policy before installing, and weigh it against the other reading mode & display extensions we track below.
Safety Signals
Based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions
| Dimension | Score | Bar | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 60% · 4.8/8 pts | Automated signals | |
| Permissions & Access | 65% · 16.2/25 pts | Automated signals | |
| Data & Privacy | 93% · 14.8/16 pts | Automated signals | |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 30% · 2.3/7.5 pts | Automated signals | |
| Community Reputation | 83% · 8.3/10 pts | Automated signals |
In-depth safety analysis
This extension requests the host permission, which allows it to read and change data on every website you visit. Combined with the scripting API, it can inject code into any page to modify its appearance or behavior. For a reading mode tool, this broad access is expected—it needs to extract and reformat article text across all sites. The storage permission lets it save your settings, and contextMenus adds options to your right-click menu.
Reading mode and display extensions typically handle all your web page content, so a careful user should consider that these tools can technically see everything you browse. While this is necessary for their function, it's wise to review the developer's privacy policy and understand what data is collected. The publisher declares it collects user activity data and states it is not sold or used for unrelated purposes.
This extension's strongest dimension is Data & Privacy, reflecting positive declared practices. Its weakest dimension is Maintenance & Ownership, which suggests the publisher's track record or transparency could be stronger. A user might want to verify that the extension is actively maintained and comes from a trustworthy source before granting such extensive page access.
AI-assisted analysis of the documented signals above (permissions, store data, privacy practices) — explains what they mean and the risks typical for this category. Not a hands-on test.
What the store listing shows
Who's Behind Speed Reading?
- Publisher reedy-reader.com
Public records identify the publisher, but no individual founders or a separate registered company are named — which is what holds the Publisher & Identity score back. Less public information about who operates an extension means less you can verify about their long-term accountability.
How it compares
Among the 6 Reading Mode & Display extensions we track, Speed Reading scores higher on safety than 17% of them.
Computed from our own database of assessed Reading Mode & Display extensions — updated as we track more.
Evidence on File (12)
Speed Reading FAQ
- Is Speed Reading safe?
- Speed Reading earns a safety grade of B (69.7/100) on our evidence-based assessment, based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions we could verify from public records. This is an automated profile built from public records, not a hands-on review.
- Who is behind Speed Reading?
- Speed Reading is operated by reedy-reader.com.
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