This works and it makes everything so much easier to read! Thank you so much and i will keep posted if i do run into any issues!
Jay O'Bell
Helperbird user
The story behind Helperbird
What started as a personal project in 2015 became a mission to make reading, learning, and the web accessible for everyone.
our story
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Hey there!
I'm Robert James Gabriel, the founder (and the one and only developer!) behind Helperbird. This project wasn't just a business - it was personal, created from my own experiences and needs.
Growing up in Ireland, school was a struggle. When I was 15, my English teacher told my parents I should drop out. That news was devastating, but my parents didn't give up on me. After testing, they discovered I had dyslexia, and with their support, I was able to turn things around.
In January 2015, during an internship at Teamwork.com, I created the first version of Helperbird to learn coding and help me study. What started as a small tool to make web browsing easier quickly grew into something much bigger. And coming up on ten years now, it's still just me here, developing and supporting Helperbird.
Helperbird's mission is simple: to make reading, learning, and navigating the web easier and more accessible for everyone. Whether you have dyslexia, low vision, ADHD, or just want tools to improve focus and productivity, Helperbird is here for you.
If Helperbird has made a positive difference for you, please consider leaving a five-star review - it helps others discover us and grow our mission.
Thank you for being part of Helperbird's story. My goal is to make a difference, and I'm honored to be part of yours.
With love,
Robert James Gabriel
Founder & Developer, Helperbird
from the heart
Core values
These values guide every feature, every update, and every conversation.
Accessibility for All
Everyone deserves a web they can navigate with ease. Helperbird is built to empower people to access information in a way that's right for them.
Empathy First
Helperbird was built from lived experience. Empathy is at the core of everything - designed with compassion to help others overcome their own challenges.
Simplicity & Ease
Tools that help shouldn't be complicated. Helperbird is designed to be simple and easy to use — no extra steps, just helpful features that work.
Continuous Growth
Always listening, learning, and improving. Helperbird evolves with each update, guided by your feedback and the changing world of accessibility.
Affordability Matters
A free version ensures accessibility for all, and Pro features stay affordable. No one should be left out because of cost.
Community-Driven
Every suggestion, review, and story from our community helps shape Helperbird. It belongs to all of us.
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I like the ease of use it. It feels me alot while surfing the web. I appreciate the developers for this wonderful app. Promotes easy readability.
Ajay G.
Problem Trainer
I am very happy with this application has been very helpful for my studying I recommend this application for the people that have concentration problems like me!
Nuria E Rivera R
Helperbird user
Brilliant extension! Have tired it for my daughter and she has come on leaps in school. While there are plenty of free features, the paid ones are only 30 USD a year. Can't recommend this enough.
Gary O'Connor
Helperbird user
It's helped me immensely with being able to focus and process words on any website
Emily Chan
Helperbird user
Love the new ruler. Thank you so much and cant wait for the Google docs add on.
A Google User
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