Helperbird Quick Start Guide

Step 1: Install Helperbird

Go to your browser's extension store and search for Helperbird, or use one of these links:

• Chrome Web Store for Google Chrome
• Microsoft Edge Add-ons for Microsoft Edge
• Firefox Add-ons for Mozilla Firefox

Click Add to browser and follow the prompts to install.

Step 2: Pin Helperbird to Your Toolbar

After installing, pin the Helperbird icon so it is always visible:

• Chrome — Click the puzzle piece icon in the top-right corner, find Helperbird, and click the pin icon
• Edge — Click the three dots menu, go to Extensions, and pin Helperbird
• Firefox — Click the hamburger menu, go to Add-ons, and pin Helperbird

For detailed steps, see our full pinning guide.

Step 3: Turn Helperbird On

Click the Helperbird icon (a small owl) in your toolbar. The Helperbird menu will open. Make sure the main toggle at the top is turned on — it will turn green when active.

Step 4: Try Your First Feature

Here are three great features to try first:

Text-to-Speech — Select any text on a webpage and have it read aloud to you. Find it in the Helperbird menu or use the Highlight Menu that appears when you select text.

Reading Mode — Click Reading Mode in the Helperbird menu to strip away ads and distractions from any article. Just the content, clean and easy to read.

Font Size — Increase the text size on any page to make it more comfortable to read. Find it in the Helperbird menu and use the slider to adjust.

Step 5: Explore More Features

Helperbird has over 40 features. To see them all, scroll down in the Helperbird menu and click All Features to expand the full list. You can also use the search bar at the top of the menu to find a specific feature by name.

Tip: To add a feature to your Quick Actions at the top of the menu, click the customize button (a grid icon with a plus) next to the Quick Actions area. In the window that opens, click a feature to add or remove it — a green checkmark shows it has been added.

What's Next?

Now that you are up and running, here are some helpful guides:

• How to use keyboard shortcuts — Speed up your workflow with hotkeys
• How to use the Highlight Menu — Quick access to tools when you select text
• How to open Helperbird in the side panel — Keep Helperbird open while you browse
• What is Helperbird Pro? — See what you get with a Pro subscription
• Helperbird is available in over 65 languages — It matches your computer language automatically

Video Tutorial

Coming soon

Need Additional Help?

If you have any questions about getting started, reach out to our Helperbird support team. We are happy to walk you through anything!