Active Reader by Synodic Production

Active Reader helps you stay focused while reading online. Highlight a word and press Tab to expand the selection to its full sentence or paragraph, then step through it word-by-word or sentence-by-sentence using the arrow keys, right on the live page, or in an isolated Reader View that strips out ads, images, and sidebars.

Built for students working through long readings, developers scanning documentation, and anyone (including neurodivergent and ADHD readers) who benefits from a more structured way to read instead of losing their place mid-paragraph.

Customize highlight colors, reading pace (word or sentence), and Reader View fonts from the settings page. Free and open source, with no ads and no data collection.