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Blaze Read version history - 25 versions

Blaze Read by Flame Quests

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Blaze Read version history - 25 versions

  • Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.

  • Latest version

    Version 6.95

    Released 23 Nov 2025 - 546.18 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Added immunity against 'Dark Reader' to the Blaze icon pop-up
    -Added a mascot that shows in the 'Stats' tab when lifetime words read are zero

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Older versions

    Version 6.9

    Released 27 Aug 2025 - 537.55 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -The reader box is now immune to changes by 'Dark Reader'
    -Minor improvement to the UI of the pop-up

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.8

    Released 25 Aug 2025 - 537.22 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Minor upgrade to the algorithm that selects the highlight letter in a word
    -Removed the 100 session cap for the 'Words Read', 'Time Reading', and 'Sessions' counters. They now represent lifetime statistics.

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.7

    Released 20 Aug 2025 - 536.69 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Improved visuals of the "Load a local PDF" page
    -General PDF Reader page enhancements

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.6

    Released 19 Aug 2025 - 532.64 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Added PDF support
    -Minor bug fixes
    -Minor UI inconsistencies rectified

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.5

    Released 17 Aug 2025 - 149.04 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Added Advanced Settings: Shortcuts, Focus Master, Cadence, and Miscellaneous
    -Minor bug fixes
    -Minor improvements on Android

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.4

    Released 15 Aug 2025 - 137.71 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Major bug fix

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.2

    Released 13 Aug 2025 - 137.44 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Pop-up UI improvements and fixes
    -Minor bug fixes

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.1

    Released 5 Aug 2025 - 136.27 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Minor improvements

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 6.0

    Released 5 Aug 2025 - 136.15 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Major Upgrades:

    -Big improvements to the android version, it's now equal in features to the desktop version
    -Feature Replacement: 'Font Size' replaced for 'Fullscreen Zoom'

    Minor Upgrades:

    -Changed default font from Montserrat to Readex Pro
    -Minor layout improvements

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 5.8

    Released 2 Aug 2025 - 110.94 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Minor Upgrades:
    -Added new "acceleration" feature
    -Many visual inconsistencies fixed
    -Many small bugs fixed

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 5.5

    Released 29 Jul 2025 - 108.27 kB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Major Upgrades:

    -Added light mode
    -Updated to manifest v3

    Minor upgrades:

    -Design upgrades to the add-on's pop-up
    -Internal upgrades to general robustness

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 5.0

    Released 26 Jul 2025 - 84.5 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Major upgrades:

    -Redesigned the popup into a full-featured dashboard with Settings, Styling, and Stats tabs.
    -Added advanced reading controls for "Words per Chunk" and "Punctuation Multiplier".
    -Customize your view with new fonts, highlight colors, and a live preview in the Styling tab.
    -Added a seamless fullscreen toggle, accessible via a new icon or the 'F' key.

    Minor upgrades:

    -Fixed a minor bug with the icon that appears after you select some text
    -Fixed certain text overflowing a little out of the display box

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 4.5

    Released 11 Jul 2025 - 75.65 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Added a rating/feedback page which shows after the user has used Blaze Read multiple times

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 4.2

    Released 10 Jul 2025 - 74.12 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Replaced the context menu activation method with something faster
    -Made the system which detects the platform (PC/Android) and accordingly sets the pop-up faster and more robust

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 4.0

    Released 9 Jul 2025 - 77.31 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Major Upgrades:

    -Added Android Compatibility
    -Added fullscreen mode (can be activated with Alt+Shift+W)
    -Added ability to read entire webpages without selecting any text
    -Added playback controls: Can now move forward and back by 2 seconds with the arrow keys

    Minor Upgrades:

    -Changed activation shortcut from Ctrl+Q to Alt+W to improve ergonomics

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 3.5

    Released 5 Jul 2025 - 45.43 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    Major Upgrades:

    -Added focus mode, pause before start, and hide progress bar toggles.
    -Added the ability to adjust the display's box size and font size
    -Added stats: Words Read, Time Reading, and Sessions.

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.5

    Released 23 Feb 2025 - 40.68 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Added a small feedback button

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.4

    Released 7 Dec 2024 - 39.96 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Improved contrast in both the add-on's popup and the display box for better readability

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.3

    Released 13 Nov 2024 - 39.96 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Improved pausing algorithm

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.2

    Released 27 Oct 2024 - 39.76 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Updated font

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.1

    Released 27 Oct 2024 - 41.47 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Icon change
    2) Changed default WPM setting from 500 to 777

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 2.0

    Released 19 Oct 2024 - 42.65 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Added a consistent font
    2) Changed default WPM setting from 300 to 500

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 1.9

    Released 16 Oct 2024 - 17.72 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Fixed uninstall url not working sometimes

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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  • Version 1.8

    Released 12 Oct 2024 - 17.69 kB
    Works with firefox 58.0 and later
    1) Major word display improvement

    Source code released under MIT Licence

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