Simplified Spelling

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Try Simplified Spelling: Chrome Extension

Simplified Spelling is a Chrome extension that translates any web page into simplified spelling, making English easier to learn and read. It uses SoundSpel system which simplifies spelling rules and creates consistent spelling for sounds. Try it now!

Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 177
Rating: 4.67
(3)
Version: 1.0.1 (Last updated: 2017-01-04)
Creation date: 2017-01-04
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
Size: 392.19K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

I am only giving this extension 4 stars on account of the fact that there are certain technical issues related to the nature of spelling reform that have not been entirely resolved at this point. I also need to issue a disclaimer here: I am not only personally acquainted with the developer of this extension, but I belong to the same spelling reform organization he does. Not only that, but I personally knew the individual who was responsible for creating the form of revised spelling used here, an individual by the name of Rondthaler who lived to the grand old age of 103! Before he died, he and I had agreed to certain changes to be made to his system. I notice that the version of Simplified Spelling being used in this extension is the version used way back in 1986, meaning that it's now 30 years out of date! Since that time, certain improvements have been made to the system that fix certain defects in the earlier version. Otherwise, however, if a more recent version of this particular system of revised orthography were being used I would have given the extension 5 stars.
by Robert J. McGehee, 2017-01-07

It's so fun to challenge your brain by trying to read simplified spelling! One of the coolest apps ever!
by Lillian Petersen, 2016-12-30
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Simplified Spelling requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

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  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood

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