FocalReader focuses on losing your place or attention while reading long web pages and PDFs. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.

Who is FocalReader for?

FocalReader is a consumer product built for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and readers who struggle to maintain focus.

Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.

What platforms does FocalReader run on?

FocalReader runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

Is FocalReader still maintained?

Unverified. FocalReader has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.

What are alternatives to FocalReader?

Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ADHD - Reader, Focus Reading Zone, and FocusFlow App.

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FocalReader

focalreader.comBrowser DevTools & extensions

FocalReader is a browser extension that dims content around the line being read, with a movable focus band, automatic dimming, keyboard shortcuts, and element-aware navigation. It also provides AI plain-language explanations for selected web-page and PDF passages, with limited free daily use and unlimited access in Pro.

FreemiumWebEmbeddableCloud-managed

Visit focalreader.com

Overview

8 features

FocalReader is a Browser DevTools & extensions project. It focuses on losing your place or attention while reading long web pages and PDFs. It is built as a consumer product for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and readers who struggle to maintain focus. FocalReader follows a freemium model. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.

FocalReader first shipped in 2026. Key capabilities include focus spotlight, auto dimming, and keyboard shortcuts.

Focus spotlight
Auto dimming
Keyboard shortcuts
Smart window
AI explanations
PDF support
Haze effect
Adjustable focus band

Built with & integrations

Runs on

BrowserEmbeddableCloud-managed

Trust & compliance

Verified signals

HTTPSPrivacy Policy Terms of ServiceFree tierStore-verified publisher

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Indexing history

What PulseGate has recorded for this listing

Indexed17 Sep · 00:08 UTC
FocalReader – ADHD Focus Reader verified via Firefox Add-ons
Source: Firefox Add-ons · Open

Frequently asked questions about FocalReader

What is FocalReader?: FocalReader focuses on losing your place or attention while reading long web pages and PDFs. It is catalogued under Browser DevTools & extensions on PulseGate.
Who is FocalReader for?: FocalReader is a consumer product built for people with ADHD, dyslexia, and readers who struggle to maintain focus.
Is FocalReader free?: Yes — there is a free tier, with paid plans for advanced use.
What platforms does FocalReader run on?: FocalReader runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Is FocalReader still maintained?: Unverified. FocalReader has not been re-checked since it entered the index, so there is no finding either way — and only a positive finding would say otherwise.
What are alternatives to FocalReader?: Similar projects tracked by PulseGate include ADHD - Reader, Focus Reading Zone, and FocusFlow App.ADHD - Reader Focus Reading Zone FocusFlow App
When did FocalReader launch?: FocalReader first shipped in 2026.

At a glance

Pricing: Freemium · pricing page detected · free tier
Platforms: Web
Languages: English
First seen: 17 Sept 2026
Built for: people with ADHD, dyslexia, and readers who struggle to maintain focus
Model: B2C
Solves: Losing your place or attention while reading long web pages and PDFs.

Registered as

Chrome Web Store: ccmkhgbcbcjmhmpeomaljbnlifdhgbjg
Firefox Add-ons: focalreader-adhd-focus-reader

Developer

Ajitsoni

Index record

Indexed: 17 Sep 2026
Lifecycle: Alive
First seen: Sep 2026
Last seen: 17 Sep 2026

Identity audit (13)

Slug: focalreader-adhd-focus-reader-focalreader-com
Lifecycle state recorded: 17 Sept 2026
Verification state: Indexed for public listing
Listing state: Listed: yes
Index status: Included in index
Latest evidence snapshot: 17 Sept 2026
Timeline basis: Indexed-at chronology (no inferred launch/funding milestones).
Name from: Derived from the project's own page and URL.
Category from: Assigned by a language model.
Summary from: Taken from the project's own store listing.
Languages from: Detected by a language model, checked against the page's own declaration.
Last updated: 17 Sept 2026
Canonical URL: https://focalreader.com/

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