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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

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  • Latest version

    Version 6.999

    Released Mar 21, 2026 - 636.83 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Removed focus outline from shortcut key input fields in Advanced Settings.
    -Fixed issue wherein the extension's icon would revert back to the default blue color palette after restarting Firefox even when the color was previously set to something else.

    Source code released under MIT License

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  • Older versions

    Version 6.99

    Released Mar 19, 2026 - 636.96 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Now, when colors are switched via the styling panel, it creates extension-wide color tweaks to make the aesthetic experience more cohesive.

    -Changed the Blaze icon to be an svg instead of a png, hence resulting in a much sharper outline on the icon when zoomed in.

    Source code released under MIT License

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  • Version 6.98

    Released Jan 27, 2026 - 634.37 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    -Added local font files for all fonts
    -Few minor UI/UX tweaks

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  • Version 6.97

    Released Jan 25, 2026 - 552.4 KB
    Works with firefox 109.0a1 and later, android 120.0 and later
    Major Upgrades:

    -Added text context surrounding the main word in full-screen mode, shows when the reader is paused and when hovering/scrubbing over/with the progress bar.

    Minor Upgrades:

    -Rating prompt page dynamically changes background color based on Blaze Read's theme setting.
    -PDF extractor page now shows a progress indicator when extracting text from PDF files larger than 3MB in size.
    -Fixed shortcut Alt+P not opening the PDF text extraction page.

    Source code released under MIT License

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  • Version 6.95

    Released Nov 23, 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

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  • Version 6.9

    Released Aug 27, 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

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  • Version 6.8

    Released Aug 25, 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.

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  • Version 6.7

    Released Aug 20, 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

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  • Version 6.6

    Released Aug 19, 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

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  • Version 6.5

    Released Aug 17, 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

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  • Version 6.4

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

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  • Version 6.2

    Released Aug 13, 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

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  • Version 6.1

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

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  • Version 6.0

    Released Aug 5, 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 License

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  • Version 5.8

    Released Aug 2, 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

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  • Version 5.5

    Released Jul 29, 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 License

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  • Version 5.0

    Released Jul 26, 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 License

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  • Version 4.5

    Released Jul 11, 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

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  • Version 4.2

    Released Jul 10, 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 License

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  • Version 4.0

    Released Jul 9, 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 License

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  • Version 3.5

    Released Jul 5, 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.

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  • Version 2.5

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

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  • Version 2.4

    Released Dec 7, 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

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  • Version 2.3

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

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  • Version 2.2

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

    Source code released under MIT License

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