dyslexia simulator

This extension simulates dyslexia. Just how if life gives you melons then you might be dyslexic.

Dyslexia Simulator - Simulate Dyslexia in Chrome

Dyslexia Simulator is a Chrome extension that allows users to simulate the experience of dyslexia by shuffling words. Change the settings to adjust the frequency and intensity of word shuffling. Inspired by geon's dyslexia page.
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Extension stats

Users: 538
-41
Rating: 4.40
(5)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2016-10-14)
Creation date: 2016-10-14
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • https://ajax.googleapis.com/
  • storage
Size: 48.72K

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Extension summary

There are options to change the chance of words being shuffled as well as how often a piece of text is evaluated. Huge inspiration was taken from geon's dyslexia page: https://geon.github.io/programming/2016/03/03/dsxyliea

User reviews

I'm already dyslexic so I used this to experience dyslexia squared.
by True Blue Flare, 2023-08-24

Super fun, and interesting how the letters change at different intervals. Great way to trick people too lol.
by Darien Weise (DW), 2023-01-19

This is really weird and I have no idea how to use it.
by Serena Shariff, 2022-07-26
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Extension safety

Risk impact

dyslexia simulator requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

dyslexia simulator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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