Dictionary & translation
Define words, find synonyms, and translate selections. Dictionary and translation queries use online services.
A little help, right on the page.
Layers Student adds learning tools to supported websites in Chrome and Edge. Use it independently for study, or join a teacher’s room for classroom activities.
Chrome & EdgeFree student extension
Read, understand, and keep going.
Read aloud
Listen to selected text, a paragraph, or an article. Choose an available browser voice and reading speed.
Notes & selection tools
Keep a scratchpad and open learning actions from selected text. Preferences and notes are stored in your browser.
Speech translation
Use push-to-talk where browser speech recognition is available. Microphone permission and a connection are needed.
Classroom focus
Join a room to receive the teacher’s links, focus settings, blocked-site rules and schedules. Send a help request when you need assistance.
PDF reading
Open supported PDFs through the extension’s included viewer. Browser-internal pages and some protected pages cannot host the toolbar.
Layers Student is a learning extension. The separate Layers Guard browser extension is for local parent controls. Guard Family’s Windows and Android device apps are different again.
Get the right student extension.
Tell us whether you’re joining a classroom or using the learning tools independently.
We’re running a closed beta and inviting people to try Layers free of charge. In return, we’d love your honest feedback and a testimonial about your experience. To take part, email contact@thelayersapp.com