Not everyone wants to install an extension — and now they don't have to. The FocusFlow Online Reader is a free, browser-based reading tool built for dyslexic, ADHD, and neurodivergent readers. Paste any text, customize fonts, spacing, color overlays, and reading aids — all in your browser, no download required. Whether you're a student reading assignments on a school Chromebook or a professional on a locked-down work laptop, the Online Reader gives you every core FocusFlow feature instantly.
Try it now: Open the Online Reader
Why Students and Neurodivergent Readers Need This
We've heard from teachers, students, parents, and workplace accessibility teams who all said the same thing:
"I love FocusFlow, but I can't install extensions on this device."
School Chromebooks lock down the Chrome Web Store. Corporate laptops restrict browser extensions. Library and shared computers make personal installs impractical. And many students with dyslexia or ADHD simply need something that works right now — without waiting for IT approval.
The Online Reader solves all of that. It's a standalone page on our website — open it in any browser, on any device, and every accessibility feature is right there. No accounts, no permissions, no barriers.
Dyslexia-Friendly Typography — Fully Customizable
The reader is split into two panels: a content area on the left where you paste (or type) your text, and a controls panel on the right where you customize everything in real time.
Full control over how your text looks and feels:
- Dyslexia-friendly fonts — switch between OpenDyslexic, Lexend, and Atkinson Hyperlegible, three research-backed typefaces designed to reduce letter confusion and improve reading flow. Studies show these fonts can significantly improve reading speed and accuracy for dyslexic readers.
- Font size — scale from 80% to 200%, ideal for low-vision readers and anyone who finds default web text too small.
- Line height — stretch lines apart from 1.0 to 3.0 for extra breathing room, reducing the line-skipping that many ADHD and dyslexic readers experience.
- Letter spacing — add up to 10px of extra space between characters. Research from the University of Padua found that wider letter spacing improves reading speed in children with dyslexia by up to 20%.
- Word spacing — widen gaps between words up to 16px, making it easier for your eyes to isolate individual words.
Every slider updates instantly so you can find your ideal setup in seconds.
Reading Aids for ADHD and Focus Challenges
Tools specifically designed to help ADHD, neurodivergent, and struggling readers track lines and absorb information:
- Reading Ruler — a colored highlight bar that follows your cursor, making it easy to stay on the right line. Essential for readers with tracking difficulties — choose any ruler color you like.
- Focus Line — a spotlight mode that dims everything except the line you're reading, eliminating the peripheral distractions that pull ADHD readers off-task. This is one of the most requested features by neurodivergent users.
- Bionic Reading — bolds the first few letters of every word to create artificial fixation points. Many ADHD and neurodivergent readers find this dramatically speeds up comprehension by giving their eyes clear anchor points.
- Text to Speech — select any text and hear it read aloud using your browser's built-in speech synthesis. Particularly helpful for auditory learners, students with reading disabilities, and anyone who benefits from multimodal input.
Reading Ruler and Focus Line are mutually exclusive — enabling one automatically disables the other — so you always get a clean experience.
Visual Aids for Reducing Reading Fatigue
Reduce visual stress and customize the look of your reading surface:
- Color Overlay — apply a tinted overlay across your content to reduce glare and contrast fatigue. Pick any color and adjust the opacity from 5% to 50%. Many readers with dyslexia, Irlen syndrome, and visual stress find that colored overlays make text dramatically easier to read.
- Ruler Color — customize the highlight color of your reading ruler independently.
Color overlays are a well-established strategy for readers with Irlen syndrome, Scotopic Sensitivity, and general visual stress. The Online Reader lets you experiment with different tints until you find the one that works for you — without buying physical overlay sheets.
Paste Anything — Safely
The reader accepts rich text. Copy content from a blog post, a PDF, a Google Doc, an email, or a homework assignment and paste it straight in — formatting, headings, lists, images, and tables are preserved.
Behind the scenes, we run a strict HTML sanitizer that strips dangerous elements (scripts, iframes, forms) and blocks javascript: URIs while keeping safe formatting tags intact. You get the reading experience without the security risk.
Who Is This For?
The Online Reader was designed for every reader who needs — or simply prefers — a more comfortable reading experience:
- Students with dyslexia who need to read textbook chapters, research articles, or classroom handouts on a school-managed Chromebook.
- Students with ADHD who struggle with focus during long reading assignments and need tools like Focus Line and Bionic Reading to stay on task.
- Neurodivergent professionals on corporate machines that don't allow Chrome extension installs.
- Parents and educators evaluating accessibility tools before recommending them to children or students.
- ESL and language learners who benefit from adjustable font sizing, spacing, and text-to-speech pronunciation.
- Anyone who reads long-form content online and wants less eye strain — dyslexia and ADHD tools benefit all readers, not just those with formal diagnoses.
If it helps even one person read more comfortably, it was worth building.
A Preview of the Full FocusFlow Extension
The Online Reader uses the same FocusFlow SDK that powers our Chrome extension. Every feature you try here works identically in the extension — but the extension goes further:
- Automatic activation on every website, every tab — no pasting required.
- Per-site typography — different font, size, and spacing for every domain.
- Profiles — save and switch between configurations like Default, Comfortable, and Compact.
- Keyboard shortcuts — toggle any feature without touching the mouse.
- Reader Mode — strip away ads, sidebars, and navigation for a distraction-free experience.
- Syllable Segmentation — break long words into syllables for easier decoding.
- 8 languages supported across the entire interface.
Think of the Online Reader as a test drive. When you're ready for the full experience on every website you visit, the extension is one click away — and it's completely free.
Install FocusFlow Free on Chrome
Try the Free Online Dyslexia & ADHD Reader Now
No install. No account. No tracking. Just open the reader, paste your content, and start tuning.
As always, FocusFlow is completely free, fully private, and runs entirely in your browser. If you love the reader, share it with a student, teacher, or colleague who might need it — and if you want these tools everywhere you browse, give the Chrome extension a try.