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Lexsee Dyslexia Reading Companion Chrome Extension

A reading companion with text-to-speech and instant definitions, built with dyslexic readers in mind.

Checked 4 Oct 2026 Reviewed by Alex Listed since September 2024

Screenshot of Lexsee Dyslexia Reading Companion Chrome Extension

At a glance

Starts at Free Listed as free on the Chrome Web Store.
Free tier Yes
Platforms Chrome
Best for Readers wanting extra support with fluency
Not for People wanting a non-English reading tool

5.0 out of 5

Scored by Alex after real use

Our verdict

Lexsee reads webpages aloud, offers instant definitions, pronunciation practice, and AI reading hints, with several features aimed specifically at dyslexic readers though anyone can use it. You can use it solo or in a group, taking notes and chatting alongside the reading. It's free, says it collects no personal information, and is currently listed in English only.

✓What it does well

Dyslexia-focused designSeveral features are built specifically to support dyslexic readers.
Text-to-speech supportIt reads text aloud to make comprehension easier.
Group reading modeYou can read, take notes, and chat together with others, not just alone.

✕Where it falls short

English onlyIt's listed in English only, with no other language shown.
Small review baseIt has only seven ratings so far, a modest sample to judge by.
Chrome onlyIt's limited to Chrome, with no other browser version listed.

Key features

Text-to-speech readingIt reads any webpage aloud to support comprehension.
Instant definitionsIt provides instant definitions for words you don't know.
Pronunciation practiceIt lets you practice pronouncing words aloud.
AI reading hintsIt offers AI-generated hints to help with tricky passages.