Guides your eyes to read faster and better.

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Version
1.1
Update
July 22, 2024
Size
1.66MiB
Developer
Category
Users
18
Rating
5 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Pacer Extension

Read 2-3x faster on the web with Pacer. Do focused speed reading!

Do you use a pen or pencil while reading a textbook? Does it help you read with more focus and speed? Imagine having such a tool for reading online as well!

Pacer is that tool. It guides your eyes while reading any text on the web, just like a pencil guides your eyes while reading a textbook. Pacer highlights text in a paragraph sequentially, ensuring your eyes follow the highlighted text, enhancing your reading experience.

Pacer works on all popular websites like Wikipedia, The New York Times, Reddit, and ChatGPT. Simply visit the website you want to speed read on, click the Play button in the Pacer toolbox, and start reading.

Pacer utilizes a visual technique called Rapid Serial Visual Presentation (RSVP), used by the fastest speed readers in the world. It helps eliminate subvocalization (the inner voice that sounds out each word) and excessive focus on individual words, allowing you to read more visually. This means faster reading while maintaining comprehension. With Pacer, you can boost your reading speed from an average of 200 words per minute to around 400 words per minute or faster. Think of the time you’d save every day!

As a new tool, Pacer may take a little getting used to. Try adjusting the speed to your liking and selecting the right highlight color. Early reviews suggest that it takes about 3-4 sessions before users become accustomed to Pacer and unlock their full reading potential.

PRO TIP: Reduce subvocalization as much as possible. Focus on the highlighted words and try not to sound them out. You'll notice an instant boost in comprehension!

As an independent developer, my sole goal is to serve you, the user. I am always working to improve Pacer. Please email me at [email protected] with any bugs or features you’d find helpful. Your support makes my work possible, and I am tremendously grateful.

For more information about Pacer and me, visit readwithpacer.weebly.com.

NOTE: Pacer uses analytics code, such as Google Analytics, to measure how many people are using the extension. The analytics code cannot see anything you do on your webpage; it only tracks clicks on the Pacer toolbox and the websites you use it on.

Do try to use the shortcuts highlighted on readwithpacer.weebly.com/how-it-works.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "Pacer", "version": "1.1", "description": "Guides your eyes to read faster and better.", "permissions": ["storage", "contextMenus","tabs"], "action": { "default_popup":"popup.html" }, "icons": { "16":"icons/pacer_icons/Pacer_16.png", "48":"icons/pacer_icons/Pacer_48.png", "128":"icons/pacer_icons/Pacer_128.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background.js", "type":"module" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": [""], "js": ["content.js"], "css" : ["content.css"], "run_at" : "document_end" } ], "web_accessible_resources": [{ "matches": [""], "resources": ["icons/play2.png", "icons/pause.png", "icons/increase_speed.png", "icons/decrease_speed.png", "icons/i.png", "icons/feedback.png", "icons/website.png","icons/restart.png","icons/time.png"] }], "commands": { "toggle_resume": { "suggested_key": "Alt+Shift+Q", "description": "Toggle PLAY/PAUSE" }, "move_up": { "suggested_key": "Alt+Shift+Up", "description": "Move Up" }, "move_down": { "suggested_key": "Alt+Shift+Down", "description": "Move Down" }, "restart": { "suggested_key": "Alt+Shift+R", "description": "Restart" } } }
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How to download and manually install Pacer extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Pacer extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Pacer extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Pacer extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Pacer extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Pacer extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Pacer Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Pacer extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Pacer extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Pacer extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Pacer extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Pacer extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Pacer extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Pacer extension file

Select and download the Pacer extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Pacer extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Pacer extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Pacer extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Pacer extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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