What Is Dyslexly?
Free Chrome extension for dyslexia — OpenDyslexic font, colour overlays, read aloud and line focus on any website
Who it is for
- Dyslexic readers who want calmer text on any website.
- Students using homework sites, Google Docs and revision pages in Chrome.
- Parents and teachers supporting reading at home or in class.
- Readers with Irlen Syndrome or visual stress who need colour overlays.
Key features
- Dyslexly applies OpenDyslexic font on any website in one click.
- Dyslexly includes 5 dyslexia-friendly fonts free with no account.
- Dyslexly colour overlays help Irlen Syndrome readers in one toggle.
- Dyslexly reads selected text aloud with Alt+Shift+R on any page.
- Dyslexly Pro costs £4.99 per month or £34.99 per year.
- Dyslexly school licences start at £299 per year per site.
- Dyslexly works on Chrome, Edge, Brave and other Chromium browsers.
- Dyslexly stores reading settings on your device — not our servers.
Pricing
Free. Pro at £4.99/month or £34.99/year.
Category: Accessibility · Chrome extension · Education
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dyslexly?
- Dyslexly is a free Chrome extension for dyslexia. It adds OpenDyslexic font, colour overlays, read aloud and line focus on any website.
- Is Dyslexly free?
- Yes. Dyslexly reading tools are free with no account. Pro writing tools cost £4.99 per month or £34.99 per year.
- Dyslexly vs Focusflow — which is better?
- Dyslexly focuses on dyslexia reading: fonts, overlays and read-aloud free. Focusflow targets ADHD focus blocking — different use cases.
- Dyslexly Chrome extension review — is it worth it?
- Dyslexly is free to install with no account. Core reading tools work on every website; Pro adds writing aids from £4.99 per month.
- Does Dyslexly work on Google Docs?
- Yes. Dyslexly applies OpenDyslexic font and overlays on Google Docs opened in Chrome. Read-aloud works on selected text.
- What are Dyslexly Pro features?
- Pro adds simplify words, word prediction, dictation, grammar check, vocabulary list and export. Reading tools stay free.
- Dyslexly for schools — how does licensing work?
- School licences cover unlimited students at one site from £299 per year. Contact [email protected] for bulk keys and invoices.
- Dyslexly and Irlen Syndrome — does it help?
- Yes. Dyslexly colour overlays reduce visual stress from bright pages. Yellow, blue and custom tints are free in the popup.
- Dyslexly vs Read&Write — what is the difference?
- Read&Write is a paid literacy suite for institutions. Dyslexly offers free dyslexia reading tools for any Chrome user without signup.
- How to install Dyslexly?
- Visit dyslexly.com/download or the Chrome Web Store. Click Add to Chrome — font and spacing turn on automatically.