The integration of the digital mind mapping technique has contributed to reading comprehension by providing a multifunctional organizer for the learners. This study aimed to examine the perceived effectiveness of mind maps in reading English texts in a distance education setting. 90 students from the departments of Turkish Language Teaching and Classroom Teaching at a state university in Turkey voluntarily participated in the study. For the collection of data, participants primarily focused on English texts with mind maps during 8 weeks of implementation. After this process, the data were collected through an online questionnaire about the effectiveness of using mind maps in reading English texts as perceived by the learners. Some of the participants (n=10) were also interviewed about their perceptions on using mind maps in English classes. The data were analysed through descriptive statistics and content analysis. According to the findings, the mind mapping technique proved to be effective, helpful, beneficial, and motivating as perceived by the learners. Moreover, visuals in the maps were reported to aid in recalling information. The study also offers some implications pertinent to using mind mapping technique for promoting reading skills and comprehension in English texts.