WordSignal (formerly ReadEase)

Formerly ReadEase. AI reading tool for dyslexia and ADHD that emphasises the words that matter on any webpage.

ReadEase is now WordSignal. Same free extension, same features, same settings, new name. Nothing to reinstall. WordSignal helps students and adults with dyslexia, ADHD and reading difficulties by emphasising the most important words on any webpage, making it easier to focus, scan and understand what you're reading. HOW IT WORKS WordSignal uses an AI-trained database of word importance scores to subtly adjust the weight and size of words based on how much meaning they carry. Key words like "mitochondria" or "revenue" appear slightly bolder and larger. Function words like "the" and "and" stay light. The result is text that guides your eye to what matters, without changing the page layout or design. FEATURES ✦ One-click formatting of any webpage ✦ Works on Wikipedia, BBC News, Google Scholar, Bloomberg and more ✦ 6 subjects: General, Science, Maths, History, English, Finance ✦ 3 strength levels: Subtle, Medium, Bold ✦ Detects the subject of the page you're reading ✦ Auto-format your favourite sites: set it once, forget it ✦ Page tint overlay: warm, sepia or night, to reduce glare ✦ Wider line spacing for easier tracking across lines ✦ OpenDyslexic font toggle ✦ Alt+R keyboard shortcut to toggle formatting instantly ✦ Instant: uses a locally cached database, so there's no AI delay ✦ Works offline once the database is downloaded ✦ Shows word coverage, so you know how well the database matches your page ✦ Every page you format helps improve the shared database for everyone GROUNDED IN READING RESEARCH WordSignal's approach draws on published research into how subtle differences in font weight and size guide attention while reading. We're also running our own reading study at wordsignal.co.uk/study. PRIVACY WordSignal formats your page locally using a cached database, with no server round-trip during formatting. When you format a page, a small anonymous sample of sentences is sent to our server solely to improve the shared word database. No URLs, page titles or identifying information are attached. Full privacy policy: https://www.wordsignal.co.uk/privacy ABOUT WordSignal was previously called ReadEase. The same engine powers our website, where teachers can format text and PDFs for classroom use, and a Microsoft Word add-in for schools: https://www.wordsignal.co.uk Questions or ideas? Email hello@wordsignal.co.uk