Lexia

Improves readability and reading time of online text

Lexia: Improve Readability and Reading Time

Lexia is a Chrome extension that enhances the readability and reading time of online text by highlighting the first syllable(s) of each word. It is designed to benefit users with dyslexia and can be easily activated or deactivated with a single click.
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Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2023-03-13)
Creation date: 2023-03-13
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • scripting
Size: 6.61K

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Lexia is a simple extension which improves readability of online text by bolding the first syllable(s) of each word in a paragraph (denoted with

tags in HTML). Initially geared towards those with dyslexia, this extension decreases reading time for all users.

The extension can be activated by clicking it's icon in the top right corner of your browser (indicated by a "1"), and deactivated by clicking it again (indicated by a "0"). Be wary that in version 1.0, the extension simply reloads your webpage to deactivate the highlighting, so be sure to back up content in progress.

Extension safety

Risk impact

Lexia does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Lexia has earned a good reputation and can be trusted.

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