Lectern strips away the clutter and turns any article into a clean, focused page — then gives you the tools to read it your way.
Works on Chrome, Edge, Brave & other Chromium browsers
In an age of infinite scroll, something unexpected is happening — readers are slowing down again.
Across the web, a small but growing group is rediscovering the pleasure of a single, uninterrupted article, free from the noise that surrounds it.
But getting there means wading through pop-ups, cookie banners, autoplaying video, and three ad units before the first paragraph even begins…
In an age of infinite scroll, something unexpected is happening — readers are slowing down again.
Across the web, a small but growing group is rediscovering the pleasure of a single, uninterrupted article, free from the noise that surrounds it.
No pop-ups. No cookie banners. No autoplay. Just the words, set in type that's actually comfortable to read.
A focused toolkit that respects the page — and your attention.
One click clears the clutter and reflows any article into clean, distraction-free type. Six layouts, adjustable size and spacing.
Read faster with a one-word-at-a-time RSVP mode, focus-point alignment and an adjustable words-per-minute pace.
Double-click any word for a definition, pronunciation and examples — without leaving the page or losing your place.
Mark passages in four colours and attach your own notes. Notes — Pro
Have any selection read aloud with natural voices and adjustable speed — great for resting your eyes or multitasking.
Get a clean TLDR of any article, generated entirely on your device — private, free to run, no data sent anywhere.
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Everything you need to read well.
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Install Lectern free and turn your next long read into something you'll actually enjoy.
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