Dyslexia Helper is a free Chrome extension that makes any webpage easier to read — with customizable fonts, spacing, highlights, and AI-powered reading tools built for dyslexia.
Dyslexia Helper is designed around a simple flow: choose a tool, tune it live, and keep reading comfortably.
Dyslexia Helper packs a full suite of accessibility tools into a clean, easy-to-use popup.
Switch any webpage to OpenDyslexic or other readable fonts instantly with one click.
Adjust letter, word, and line spacing live on any page to match your personal comfort level.
Change background and text colors, or apply high contrast themes designed for readability.
A soft overlay dims surrounding text so you can focus on one line at a time as you read.
Select any text and have it read aloud with multiple voices and adjustable speed controls.
Hover a circular magnifier over any part of the page to zoom in on text without losing context.
Look up definitions, pronunciations, and synonyms for any word without leaving the page.
Automatically identifies and highlights long or complex words to help you spot difficult vocabulary.
Set your own keyboard shortcuts for any feature so you never need to open the popup to use it.
Clean, friendly, and fully customizable. Here's what Dyslexia Helper looks like in use.
The main popup with all categories laid out in a clean card grid.
The reading mask and text highlighter active on a live webpage.
Users can personalize accent colors, dark/light mode, and button shapes.
No account needed. No subscription. Just install and go.
Grab the extension zip file from the button above or below.
Unzip the file to any folder on your computer.
Go to chrome://extensions, enable Developer Mode, and click "Load unpacked".
Pin the extension, open any webpage, and click the icon to begin.
Install Dyslexia Helper in under two minutes. Works on any website in Chrome.