Heads Up, Helperbird's Got Immersive Reader Too!

Robert James Gabriel
4 min

Greetings, Helperbird Family! 👋

As the founder of Helperbird, I've been deeply engaged in the conversations about the challenges faced by many of you with the "Use Immersive Reader on Website" Chrome extension. This extension, is amazing but this error is appearing. The error message "newselaimmersivereader.cognitiveservices.azure.com’s server IP address could not be found," suggesting the extension may no longer be under active development.

Addressing the Challenge: The Solution with Helperbird

In light of this, I want to reach out directly, especially to those who might discover this post through forums like Reddit, and introduce the solution we've crafted at Helperbird. We have developed our own Immersive Reader feature not just as an alternative, but as an enhancement, supporting a wide range of platforms including Chrome, Edge, Firefox, and iOS.


Helperbird's Immersive Reader: Features and Accessibility

Most importantly, we are excited to announce that the Immersive Reader feature in Helperbird is accessible for free on any website or PDF's. This commitment to accessibility ensures that, when you need it most, our free version supports text highlights of up to 2500 characters. To use it, simply highlight your desired text and click the Immersive Reader button.


YouTube Tutorial


We Want to Hear From You!

Your stories and feedback are incredibly valuable to us. We look forward to hearing about your experiences with Helperbird and how it has impacted your online interactions. Our mission is to transform your browsing experience, filling any voids left by other extensions and creating a more inclusive, accessible web for everyone.


Reminder to Our Users

As we continue to innovate and expand the capabilities of Helperbird, we encourage you to stay connected with us. Explore the full range of features Helperbird offers and join us in creating a more accessible digital world. Your insights and experiences are the driving force behind our continuous improvement and dedication to accessibility.


Thank You for Being Part of the Helperbird Family

Together, we can make a significant difference in making the web a more accessible place for all. Try out the Immersive Reader in Helperbird today and join us in this journey towards a more inclusive digital experience.

Looking forward to your stories, feedback, and the positive changes we can make together. Happy browsing!

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