It used to be a little rough but the Helperbird support team gave me access to the beta and can't wait for it to be released. Giving it 5 stars mostly for support and the upcoming features.
Firefox user
Helperbird user
Voice Typing Helperbird has that.
Over 30 tools your all-in-one accessibility tool, designed to make web pages, PDFs, and documents easier to browse, read, and write All personalized to your needs.
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Over 1,000,000 people use Helperbird to customize the web to their needs.
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One extension with all the accessibility and reading tools you need - built right into your browser.
Reading Features
Reading Mode, Immersive Reader, dyslexia-friendly fonts, and reading rulers for any webpage.
Text-to-Speech
Natural voices in 30+ languages. Listen to any page read aloud.
Dyslexia Fonts
OpenDyslexic, Lexend, and other fonts designed to improve readability.
Writing Features
Voice typing, word prediction, spell check, and sticky notes. Works in Google Docs, Gmail, and across the web.
Color Overlays
Tinted overlays and backgrounds to reduce visual stress and light sensitivity.
Extract Text (OCR)
Pull text from images, screenshots, and scanned PDFs instantly.
Every Browser
Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and Safari. One extension everywhere.
30+ Features
Annotations, highlighter, translation, dictionary, and so much more. Explore them all.
Loved by 1M+ Users
Trusted by Uber, Harvard, Microsoft, and over a million people worldwide.
One toolbar. Every page.
The Helperbird accessibility toolbar floats on any website — read aloud, translate, dictate, and more, without ever leaving the page. This is the real thing: explore it below.
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Over 30 tools designed for accessibility
Immersive Reader, dyslexia support, text-to-speech, word prediction, voice typing, and more - all designed to help with reading, writing, and productivity.
Questions & Answers
Quick answers to common questions. Need more help? Contact us.
What is Helperbird?
Helperbird is a browser extension that makes websites, PDFs, and documents easier to read. It includes text-to-speech, dyslexia-friendly fonts, reading guides, and many other tools to help you read and write online.
How do I install Helperbird?
Visit your browser's extension store (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari), search for 'Helperbird', and click 'Add to Browser'. Once installed, you'll see the Helperbird icon in your toolbar.
Is Helperbird free?
Yes! Helperbird has a free version with essential features that will always be free. Helperbird Pro is $30/year, Helperbird for Business or Schools is $1,500/year, and for Enterprise pricing, contact us.
How do I log in to Helperbird?
Click the Helperbird icon, go to Settings, and log in using your browser's email account. If you have a subscription key, you can enter it there too.
Can Helperbird read text out loud?
Yes! Select any text on a page, right-click, and choose 'Text to speech' from the Helperbird menu. You can also use the play button in the Helperbird panel.
I love and use Helperbird for Chrome and I think it's a great tool!
Walter Washburn
Helperbird user
I really liked the ease of setting up and also accessing the tool while you are on chrome. I had no trouble, and within a week found myself using it without even noticing.
Daniel C.
Account Executive
I've been meaning to write this review for a while now. My daughter is newly diagnosed with dyslexia and I heard an interview with Robert on a Newstalk podcast and sought it out. I wasn't sure if I had it installed correctly on her laptop and Robert was on straight away to help. He was amazing. This app has changed everything for my daughter. Everything is accessible to her and everyday tasks and schoolwork are so much easier. She also has visual stress so the coloured overlay feature is a game changer for her. I would highly recommend this app to anyone, she couldn't be without it now!
James Summer
Helperbird user
Awesome! I don't suffer fatigue when I use this extension. Highly Recommended
G OA
Helperbird user
this extension is amazing and has helped improve my productivity robert has also been a very nice person to deal with when I have issues the live chat feature is amazing and quick for a response it's a really great Chrome extension that helps a lot way worth the money I pay per month and is also just great to support great people making accessibility tools
Jack Salem
Helperbird user