What Is Dyslexly?
Free dyslexia Chrome extension with OpenDyslexic, colour overlays, spacing, read aloud, line focus and PDF tools. No account or card.
Who it is for
- Dyslexic readers who want adjustable text on most websites.
- Students using homework sites, Google Docs and revision pages in Chrome.
- Parents and teachers supporting reading at home or in class.
- Readers who prefer to compare tinted and untinted page backgrounds.
Key features
- Dyslexly applies adjustable reading fonts to most compatible webpages.
- Dyslexly includes 4 specialist fonts plus the system font, free with no account.
- Dyslexly provides optional page tints for readers who prefer them.
- Dyslexly reads selected text aloud with Alt+Shift+R on compatible pages.
- Dyslexly Pro costs £24.99 per year (about £2 a month) or £4.99 per month.
- 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 £24.99/year (about £2 a month) or £4.99/month.
Category: Accessibility · Chrome extension · Education
Frequently asked questions
- What is Dyslexly?
- Dyslexly is a free Chrome dyslexia reading toolkit for most websites. It includes four specialist fonts plus the original system font, spacing, overlays, line focus, text-to-speech and PDF tools.
- Is Dyslexly free?
- Yes. Dyslexly reading tools are free with no account. Pro is £24.99 per year (about £2 a month) or £4.99 per month.
- 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 most compatible websites. Pro adds optional advanced reading and writing tools at £24.99 per year (about £2 a month) or £4.99 per month.
- Does Dyslexly work on Google Docs?
- Many Dyslexly controls work with Google Docs in Chrome, but the editor and protected or embedded parts can limit restyling and read-aloud. Test the document workflow you use before relying on it.
- What are Dyslexly Pro features?
- Pro adds clear voices, Make easier, hover-to-hear, speak-as-I-type, image text, picture dictionary, simplify words, word prediction, dictation, grammar checking, vocabulary and export. Core 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?
- Dyslexly offers free yellow, blue and custom page tints that some readers prefer. Evidence for colour overlays is limited and inconsistent, so they should be treated as an optional comfort setting, not a diagnosis or treatment.
- 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.