Lingofy

Write with style! Lingofy provides clear, concise and consistent text wherever you are writing.
What is Lingofy?
'Lingofy' is an innovative Chrome extension designed for comprehensive content proofing. It goes beyond spelling checks to offer style and word usage verification based on the AP Stylebook or your custom-made dictionary. Lingofy integrates seamlessly with Google Docs, Microsoft Word, Adobe InDesign and various web browsers, making it perfect for both personal and professional use. It allows users to maintain consistency in their writing style across various platforms. It also offers a robust API for integration into your web CMS or editorial production system.

Extension stats

Users: 3,000+
Rating: 3.05 (19)
Version: 2.0.1.34 (Last updated: 2021-09-21)
Creation date: 2019-11-15
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
  • tabs
  • storage
  • webRequest
  • webRequestBlocking
  • management
  • browsingData
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
  • <all_urls>
Size: 96.51K

Other platforms

Lingofy (v5.1.1.33)
1.00 (3) 56
Lingofy (v2.0.1.33)
1.00 (1) 638
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Extension summary

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Lingofy is a highly customizable, advanced text proofing system, capable of checking for spelling, style, word usage and proper names. Developed by a team of copy editors and linguists, Lingofy goes beyond spell-checking and proofs your content, providing error-free text in seconds.

Extensions Everyone has their own preference for writing tools and we don’t think software should confine you. Lingofy provides extensions for web browsers, Google Docs, Microsoft Word and Adobe InDesign. Proof your content from the comfort of your own devices and preferred applications. Lingofy’s browser extensions will give you all the proofing power you need, whether you’re blogging in WordPress, posting on Facebook or tweeting with Hootsuite.

Professional tools for today Proof your content like the pros - against the AP Stylebook or your own custom-made dictionary! Put an end to embarrassing mistakes. Lingofy is designed to meet the modern day challenges content creators face daily. Accuracy and clarity are paramount but you also want to keep your brand and voice. Lingofy brings together all the tools necessary to give you confidence in your writing.

More than a spell-checker Whether you’re writing a press release or a sports piece, our proofing system allows one-stop access to multiple dictionary and style resources. Now you can feel confident that your content adheres to your preferred spelling and style.

Work and share Lingofy’s centralized proofing engine ensures that your content is always proofed against the most up-to-date dictionaries and style guides. Lingofy’s presence in the cloud allows you to proof on the go, and set and share style rules with multiple users.

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Allows users to build and use their own style guides.
  • Can correct spelling mistakes.
  • Customization functionality works reasonably well.
Cons
  • Does not integrate seamlessly with other tools (e.g., Google Docs, Dropbox).
  • Fails to catch many common errors in AP style.
  • Abysmal customer service response times.
  • Many users report the app is not effective or functional.
Most mentioned
  • Limited error detection capabilities for AP style.
  • Inconsistent performance or functionality.
  • Poor integration with other writing tools.
Recent reviews
Doesn't integrate for proofing as well as some extensions such as Grammarly. I just started using it today, but so far, I've had to copy/paste my text into Styleguide to make it work. For the money, this app should work seamlessly.
by Kate Layton, 2024-04-02

Rated one up from today because Lingofy went out of their way on this holiday to hold a special zoom for me where they could see somehow my account is acting as corrupted. I really want this to work. I have used tools like this for other styles. APStylewriter have also been as helpful as possible and set up a ticket page for me where i was able to organize all the screenshots showing my issues. We have more meetings tomorrow. AP is a national treasure so I cannot imagine we arent working with the best minds possible on this. Hopefully after tomorrow I will be able to give another star.
by Karen Hansen, 2023-01-16

Do not buy!!! This app is absolute garbage. I wish I could get a refund. The AP Stylebook site should be embarrassed to be selling this. Previous commenters have noted issues with the app. Lingofy does not catch the use the Oxford comma. (Grammarly does this well, so this function is possible.) The app also does not notify you about incorrect use of capitalization and punctuation on bulleted lists. A waste of money and misleading advertising.
by Don Miller, 2022-10-29
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Lingofy requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Lingofy has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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