The Dyslexia Chrome Extension That Works on Every Website.
Dyslexly transforms any webpage for dyslexic readers. OpenDyslexic font, colour overlays, word-by-word text-to-speech, line focus, and more — on every site you visit.
Works on Chrome, Brave, Edge · Free reading tools · Pro optional
Dyslexia
Dyslexia is a learning disability that involves difficulty reading due to problems identifying speech sounds and learning how they relate to letters and words.
Every tool a dyslexic reader needs
Built around the science of dyslexia — not generic "accessibility" checkboxes.
OpenDyslexic Font
Replace page fonts with OpenDyslexic — purpose-built with weighted bottoms to stop letters rotating and flipping.
Read the guide →Spacing Controls
Adjust letter spacing, word spacing, line height, and column width independently. Every dyslexic reader is different.
Colour Overlay
Tint the entire page in yellow, blue, green, pink or any custom colour. Dramatically reduces visual stress for Irlen Syndrome.
Read the guide →Line Focus
Dim everything except the line your cursor is on. Never lose your place mid-paragraph again.
Word-by-Word TTS
Highlight any text — Dyslexly reads it aloud and highlights each word as it speaks. Press Alt+Shift+R to start, Escape to stop.
Syllable Colours
Alternates two colours across syllables within each word. Helps break down longer words into manageable chunks.
Built for dyslexic readers
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Students
OpenDyslexic font, overlays, and read-aloud on homework sites, Google Docs in the browser, and revision pages.
Parents
Help at home without complicated setup — install once, toggle overlay and spacing, no account for your child.
Schools & SENCOs
Deploy reading support across classrooms with a simple Chrome extension — contact us for school licences.
Simple, fair pricing
Generous free tier. Pro for writing & productivity.
Free
£0
Forever — full reading toolkit
- ✓OpenDyslexic font
- ✓Letter, word & line spacing
- ✓Colour overlay (Irlen Syndrome)
- ✓Line focus & reading ruler
- ✓Text-to-speech with word highlight
- ✓Syllable colour coding
- ✓Simplify page (reader mode)
- ✓Highlights & PDF viewer
Pro
£2.92
/month
Billed as £34.99/year · Save 42% vs £4.99/month
- ✓Simplify words (tap to replace hard vocabulary)
- ✓Word prediction as you type
- ✓Speech-to-text dictation
- ✓Grammar check on selections
- ✓Vocabulary list & picture dictionary
- ✓Export page text
- ✓Per-site saved settings
School Licence
£299 /year
Unlimited students · Pro features · Invoice available · Contact us for rollout help
🎓 Are you a UK university student with dyslexia?
You may be entitled to Dyslexly at no cost through the Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA). Ask your disability advisor about approved assistive technology funding.
FAQ
What is Dyslexly?⌄
Dyslexly is a free Chrome extension that adjusts how web pages look and sound for dyslexic readers. It applies OpenDyslexic font, spacing controls, colour overlays, line focus, and read-aloud on ordinary websites. Optional Dyslexly Pro adds writing tools such as word prediction and dictation.
How does Dyslexly help with dyslexia?⌄
Dyslexia affects how the brain processes written text — letters can appear to move, blur, or crowd together. Dyslexly reduces that visual load with a dyslexia-friendly font, adjustable spacing, tinted overlays, and tools that keep your place while reading. Text-to-speech lets you hear words while following along on screen.
Is Dyslexly free?⌄
Yes. Core reading features — OpenDyslexic font, spacing, colour overlay, line focus, reading ruler, syllable highlighting, and selection read-aloud — are free with no account required. Dyslexly Pro is an optional paid tier for writing and productivity tools such as word prediction, dictation, and per-site settings.
What is OpenDyslexic font and how does it help?⌄
OpenDyslexic is a free typeface designed so each letter has a heavier bottom, which helps stop letters from flipping or rotating in your mind. Many dyslexic readers find it easier to tell similar characters apart (such as b, d, p, and q). Dyslexly can replace page fonts with OpenDyslexic on any site you visit.
How do colour overlays help dyslexic readers?⌄
Some readers experience visual stress on bright white backgrounds — text can appear to shimmer or float. A semi-transparent colour tint (often yellow, blue, or green) lowers contrast glare and makes lines easier to track. Dyslexly lets you pick a preset or custom overlay colour and adjust intensity.
What is line focus and how does it work?⌄
Line focus dims everything on the page except the line your cursor is on, so your eyes stay on one row of text at a time. Dyslexly also offers a reading ruler — a horizontal band that follows the mouse. Both tools reduce skipping lines or losing your place in long paragraphs.
Does Dyslexly work on all websites?⌄
Dyslexly works on most public web pages — news sites, email, Wikipedia, Google Docs, shopping sites, and school portals. Browser-internal pages (such as chrome:// settings), some heavily locked-down iframes, and PDFs opened outside Dyslexly’s PDF viewer may have limited support.
How is Dyslexly different from HelperBird?⌄
Both are Chrome accessibility extensions. Dyslexly focuses specifically on dyslexia reading comfort — OpenDyslexic, overlays, line focus, and read-aloud are free without signup. HelperBird covers a broader accessibility feature set, often with subscription tiers for advanced tools. Choose based on which reading adjustments you use daily.
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