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AccelaReader

What it is

AccelaReader is an online reading tool that flashes imported words in sequence so readers can practice faster reading. You can paste text into the reader, or use its bookmarklet to open selected text from a web page already loaded in the tool. Controls let you choose reading speed in words per minute, set how many words appear together, and adjust window dimensions, font size, font color, background color, and alignment. Additional options provide variable pacing, sentence or paragraph chunks, pauses, and skipping stopwords. Keyboard shortcuts cover starting or pausing, restarting, loading text, opening settings, moving through the passage, and changing speed. AccelaReader is available on the web and as an extension, with a free plan and customizable reading settings. The maker describes it as an online tool and does not name specific browser integrations. It does not include comprehension exercises or guided training. Support is listed through Iris Reading by email and phone.

For and against

For

  • Free plan with customizable reading settings
  • Adjustable words-per-minute speed
  • Sentence and paragraph chunking options
  • Bookmarklet loads selected web text
  • Keyboard shortcuts for reading controls

Against

  • No comprehension exercises
  • No guided training
  • Specific browser integrations are not named

The verdict

AccelaReader focuses on presenting user-supplied text at a chosen pace, with extensive display and playback controls. Its free web and extension access may fit readers seeking configurable speed-reading practice rather than lessons or comprehension testing.

Who it suits

It suits readers who want adjustable RSVP-style pacing for imported text. It is also useful for people who prefer browser access, an extension, or bookmarklet loading.

Plans and prices

Free

Free

Online RSVP reader · customizable reading settings

Every plan, in full

On the record

Bookmarklet
The bookmarklet can open selected text from a web page in AccelaReader preloaded, avoiding manual copy and paste.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Browser use
The maker describes AccelaReader as an online tool and provides a browser bookmarklet; it does not list named browser integrations on these pages.irisreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Chunk size
Users can set how many words are flashed at a time.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Cost
Iris Reading describes AccelaReader as free and says its reading settings are available free.irisreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Display settings
Settings include window dimensions, font size, font color, background color, and alignment.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
How to read
Users can copy and paste text into the reader to get started.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Keyboard shortcuts
Keyboard shortcuts include starting or pausing, restarting, loading new text, opening settings, moving through text, and changing speed.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Purpose
AccelaReader is an online tool that flashes words on screen to help users practice reading faster.irisreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Reading options
The reader offers speed variability, sentence and paragraph chunking, pauses, and an option to skip stopwords.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Reading speed
The settings let users choose the reading speed in words per minute.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Security
The opened AccelaReader and Iris Reading pages do not state security certifications or compliance claims.accelareader.com · read 7 Oct 2026
Support
Iris Reading lists [email protected] and 312-857-4747 on its software and apps page.irisreading.com · read 7 Oct 2026

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