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Read Aloud Helper

by jttownsend@gmail.com · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Reads text aloud while highlighting words. Includes speech-to-text. Designed for learners who benefit from audio + visual support.

Users
4
+1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#278K
#230K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 21 Aug 2026

Users

monthly, 2 months
024Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 4 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 2 months
001Aug 2026Oct 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Read Aloud Helper

A simple accessibility tool that reads selected text or page content aloud while highlighting each word. Also includes a speech-to-text (dictation) feature. Built to support students with learning disabilities.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days+1+33.3%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.021 Aug 2026

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
21 Aug 2026
Size
15 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
docs.google.com
Extension ID
caeofabejihobbnofoebeegacicmdjmf

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 2, likelihood 3
Permissions
activeTabscriptingstorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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