{"id":78614,"date":"2025-03-27T10:41:34","date_gmt":"2025-03-27T17:41:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=78614"},"modified":"2025-07-22T13:21:47","modified_gmt":"2025-07-22T20:21:47","slug":"accessibility-extensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/firefox\/accessibility-extensions\/","title":{"rendered":"4 accessibility tools to try in Firefox\u00a0"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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The internet is for everyone, but not everyone experiences it the same way. For many of us, harsh brightness, hard-to-read text or a webpage that doesn\u2019t work with a screen reader can turn simple tasks into frustrating obstacles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While we\u2019ve built accessibility features<\/a> directly into Firefox, we also support extensions<\/a> that let you customize your online experience. Accessibility isn\u2019t one size-fits-all and the right tools can make a huge difference, including for folks who are not disabled.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve put together a list of extensions<\/a> that address different accessibility challenges. Here are four that our users love: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Dark Reader<\/strong><\/a>: Make websites easier on the eyes<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What it does: <\/strong>Dark Reader applies a dark theme to websites, helping reduce glare and making text easier to read.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who it helps: <\/strong>People with light sensitivity, vision impairments or anyone who finds bright screens uncomfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dark Reader is great for reducing eye strain. It increases contrast in a way that works best for the user and better supports browsing when eyes are tired. It\u2019s especially useful for sites like Google Docs, which don\u2019t support dark mode natively. It lets users adjust brightness and contrast to their preference, whether that\u2019s full dark mode, sepia, or an off-white background.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some sites have dark mode built-in, but not all of them do. Dark Reader helps bridge that gap. It doesn\u2019t solve everything \u2014 for example, images remain unchanged \u2014 but for text-heavy sites, it\u2019s a great option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Bionic Reader<\/strong><\/a>: Partially bolded text for smoother reading<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What it does:<\/strong> Bionic Reader bolds parts of words to help guide the eye while reading.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Who it helps:<\/strong> People with dyslexia, those learning a new language or anyone who struggles with dense text.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bionic Reader makes text easier to process by bolding parts of words to guide the eye. It\u2019s useful for a range of reading challenges \u2014 not just dyslexia but also for people learning a new language and need help parsing words and characters.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It can be useful for anyone who finds certain fonts difficult to read or just prefers an easier-to-follow text format.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Zoom Page WE<\/strong><\/a>: Text size that\u2019s just right<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What it does:<\/strong> Zoom Page WE allows users to set custom zoom levels, override website restrictions and enforce minimum font sizes.

Who it helps:<\/strong> People with low vision, those who strain to read small text or anyone who prefers larger font sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many websites prevent users from resizing text, which can make reading difficult for people with low vision. Zoom Page WE overrides those restrictions, allowing for custom zoom levels and minimum font sizes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Firefox itself has built-in zoom features, but some people prefer the customization options of an extension like this. It allows you  to jump directly to a specific zoom level instead of adjusting incrementally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. Read Aloud<\/strong><\/a>: Let the web read to you<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n
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What it does:<\/strong> Read Aloud converts text to speech, offering customizable voices, reading speeds, and text highlighting.

Who it helps:<\/strong> People with vision impairments, those who prefer listening to content rather than reading it or anyone who benefits from auditory learning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read Aloud makes long articles more manageable by converting them into speech. Firefox has a built-in \u201cnarrate\u201d feature in Reader View<\/a>, but this extension offers more customization, including different voices, reading speeds, and even text highlighting. It\u2019s all about flexibility.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Accessibility is a work in progress. We\u2019re on it.<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

We’re always finding new ways to make Firefox more accessible. Right now, we’re working with Fable<\/a>, a company that connects us with disabled expert users of assistive technology to test and improve features.

The feedback we\u2019re getting from real users is shaping Firefox for the better. We\u2019re committed to building more accessibility features and making sure everyone has the tools they need to browse with ease. If there\u2019s something that would make Firefox work better for you, we\u2019d love to hear about it<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n

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Get the browser that puts your privacy first \u2014 and always has <\/h3> Download Firefox<\/span> <\/div>\n<\/a>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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