Lightweight Chrome extension that eliminates distractions with a flashlight effect.
🚀 Get Started Free📊 Research-backed improvements. Studies show 20–40% faster reading, 35% better comprehension, 50% fewer errors.[1,2]
Digital distractions make focused reading difficult.
Ads, sidebars, notifications, and competing content constantly pull your attention away from what you're trying to read.
Staring at bright screens with cluttered layouts for extended periods causes fatigue, headaches, and reduced productivity.
Visual overwhelm makes it harder to absorb information, leading to re-reading paragraphs and wasted time.
A simple tool that creates a natural focal point.
Add Reading Spotlight to Chrome in seconds - no signup required
Click the extension icon or press Ctrl+Shift+S to activate
A smooth spotlight follows your cursor, dimming everything else
Adjust radius, darkness, and softness to your preference
Everything you need, nothing you don't.
The spotlight smoothly follows your cursor in real-time, creating a natural reading experience without any manual positioning.
Adjust light radius (100-500px), darkness level (0-100%), and softness (0-300px) to match your reading style and environment.
Toggle the flashlight instantly with Ctrl+Shift+S (Cmd+Shift+S on Mac) - no need to click through menus.
Zero dependencies, minimal memory footprint, and smooth performance - won't slow down your browser or system.
Compatible with all websites - articles, PDFs, documentation, social media, and any web page you visit.
Your preferences are automatically saved and sync across all your reading sessions.
Proven to enhance reading performance.
Research shows that visual tracking aids help beginners and struggling readers increase their reading speed by 20–40%, especially when encountering new or dense material.[1]
Studies with children showed those using visual tracking aids scored 30–35% higher on reading comprehension tests compared to those without tracking support.[1]
Visual focus guidance reduces omission errors (skipping words or lines) by as much as 50%, helping maintain reading flow and accuracy.[2]
Consistent use of focus aids helps readers transition to fluent reading 6–12 months sooner than peers who don't use such tools.[1]
💡 Digital Advantage: Same proven benefits, digital convenience.[1-10]
A better way to consume digital content.
By dimming peripheral distractions, your brain can dedicate more processing power to comprehending what you're reading, leading to better retention and understanding.
The soft vignette effect mimics natural lighting conditions (like reading by candlelight), which is gentler on your eyes during long reading sessions.
With fewer distractions competing for your attention, you'll naturally read faster without sacrificing comprehension or having to re-read paragraphs.
The spotlight creates a subtle focal point that guides your eyes along the text, reducing the cognitive load of tracking lines on busy web pages.
Students, professionals, readers, and learners.
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Free Chrome extension - forever.
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