BeeLine Reader
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BeeLine Reader - Enhancing On-Screen Reading | Firefox Add-on
BeeLine Reader is a robust Firefox add-on that offers enhanced on-screen reading experience by showcasing text using eye-guiding color gradients. This innovative product has been utilized worldwide, reading hundreds of millions of pages. It has been adopted by institutions like California Public Library System and notable literacy nonprofits such as Bookshare and Reading Is Fundamental. It has been backed by grants from NewSchools Venture Fund and the Tech Museum of Innovation, and investment from Intel Capital.
Add-on stats
Weekly download count: 9
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- tabs
- storage
- contextMenus
- webRequest
- https://*/*
- http://*/*
Size: 694.99K
Email: co*****@beelinereader.com
URLs: Website ,Privacy policy
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Add-on summary
BeeLine Reader is a tool that makes reading on-screen easier by displaying text using eye-guiding color gradients.
BeeLine Reader has been used to read hundreds of millions of pages by people around the world, and it has been adopted by the California Public Library System and leading literacy nonprofits Bookshare and Reading Is Fundamental.
BeeLine Reader is supported by grants from NewSchools Venture Fund and the Tech Museum of Innovation, and by investment from Intel Capital.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Improves reading speed and comprehension, particularly for users with ADHD and dyslexia
- Changes text color effectively to help differentiate lines and words
- Works well for simplifying complex documents and long texts
- Users report significant benefits in reading experience, making text less overwhelming
Cons
- Mandatory paid subscription model limits access to users who may benefit from it, especially those with disabilities
- Lack of transparency about subscription costs until after download
- Functional issues on certain sites, leading to diminished usability
- Limited free usage (5 uses a day) that can be restrictive for heavy users
Most mentioned
- The addition of a paywall for features that were previously free
- The extension's effectiveness for improving readability for users with ADHD and dyslexia
- Dissatisfaction with the subscription model for an accessibility tool
- Performance issues on certain sites, particularly in educational settings
User reviews
Used to be good, I will not be paying for the simple feature of changing the text colours. simple colour changes should have remained free as forcing users to pay makes what used to be an accessibility tool inaccessible to most people.
by Bishop, 2025-01-15
by Firefox user 18410841, 2024-05-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
BeeLine Reader requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk likelihood
BeeLine Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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