Reading online can often be an exhausting experience, especially when dealing with dense paragraphs, bright backgrounds, or distractions on the page. At FocusFlow, we believe reading should be comfortable and accessible for everyone.
That's why our Chrome extension includes a powerful set of Reading Aids designed to give you complete control over your visual experience. Whether you're managing ADHD, dyslexia, visual stress, or simply trying to power through a long article, our tools are built to help you stay focused and read longer without fatigue.
Here is a breakdown of the three key reading aids we've added to help you personalize your web browsing:
📏 The Reading Ruler
Losing your place while reading is a common frustration, especially on text-heavy pages. Our Reading Ruler solves this by providing a customizable horizontal bar that follows your cursor, highlighting the exact line you're currently reading.
- Why it helps: Keeps your eyes anchored and prevents skipping lines.
- Customization: Choose from a variety of calming colors (yellow, mint, rose, blue, lavender) to find what works best for your eyes.
🎯 Spotlight Mode (Focus Line)
If the Reading Ruler isn't enough to eliminate distractions, Focus Line takes it a step further. Activating Spotlight mode dims the entire webpage, leaving only the current line or paragraph illuminated—just like a spotlight.
- Why it's a game-changer: It is much more visually striking than a standard ruler. It directly competes with premium focus features and is especially beneficial for users with ADHD who need to block out surrounding clutter to maintain concentration.
- The Experience: It forces your attention onto exactly what you are reading, making it drastically easier to stay on track.
🎨 Full-Page Color Overlays
Did you know that Irlen Syndrome and scotopic sensitivity affect roughly 12–14% of the general population? A glaring white background can cause visual stress, headaches, and eye strain.
Our Color Overlay feature allows you to apply a full-page tinted overlay to any website.
- Why it's 10x better: Color overlays are recommended by optometrists worldwide. This feature significantly broadens our user base beyond dyslexia, helping anyone who experiences visual discomfort from bright screens.
- Customization: Select from soothing tints like warm yellow, rose, or green, and finely adjust the opacity slider (from 5% to 50%) to match your environment and comfort level.
Take Control of Your Reading
These reading aids are designed to work harmoniously together or individually. You can easily toggle them on or off from the FocusFlow popup menu and seamlessly adjust their colors and intensity.
Ready to transform how you read on the web? Try these features out today and discover a more comfortable, focused browsing experience.