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Getting started

Install Helperbird, pin it, turn it on, and find out what each plan includes.

Getting started guides

Installing Helperbird

Install the Helperbird extension from the Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari store. The store link, the steps for each b...

How to turn Helperbird on

Find the Helperbird owl icon after you install it, pin it to your toolbar, open the popup and switch Helperbird on. P...

Open Helperbird in Chrome or Edge Side Panel

Dock Helperbird in the Chrome or Edge side panel so it stays open beside the page you are reading. What you need, two...

Open Helperbird in the Firefox Sidebar

On Firefox the owl icon opens Helperbird in the sidebar rather than a popup. How to open it, the other ways in, and w...

Pin an Extension

How to Pin the Helperbird Extension. Learn more about Helperbird features and how to get the most from your accessibi...

Quick Start Guide

Get started with Helperbird in under 2 minutes. Learn how to install, pin, and use your first accessibility feature o...

Accessibility Toolbar

Turn on the Helperbird Floating Toolbar and your reading and writing tools sit on every website. How to switch it on,...

Highlight Menu

Learn how to use Helperbird's use the highlight menu in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility an...

Right-Click Context Menu

Learn how to access Helperbird features by right-clicking on any webpage. Use text-to-speech, translate, dictionary, ...

Quick Actions

Learn how to use Helperbird's use quick actions in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibility and rea...

Search & Filter Features

Learn how to use Helperbird's search and filter features in helperbird. Complete guide for improving web accessibilit...

Offline Mode

Learn how Helperbird works offline without an internet connection. Most Helperbird features continue to work when you...

What is Helperbird Free?

Learn about Helperbird Free. Core accessibility features included. No credit card required Support accessibility for ...

What is Helperbird Pro?

Learn about Helperbird Pro. Premium features for advanced accessibility and reading support Support accessibility for...

What is Helperbird Pro Unlimited?

What is Helperbird Pro Unlimited? Discover what features are included in this plan designed for schools, districts, a...

View the Roadmap

Learn how to access the Helperbird roadmap to see upcoming features, vote on ideas, and follow the development of Hel...

Why Helperbird Doesn't Work on Certain Pages

Helperbird does nothing on this page? Find out which page addresses block every browser extension, and the three othe...

Helperbird logo: a stylized owl with large round yellow eyes and a beige face.

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Text to speech, dyslexia fonts, reading rulers, color overlays, and 43 more.

Free to add, and the everyday tools stay free. Works in Chrome, Edge, Firefox and Safari.