A fork of Mark Tyndall's add-on, based on David Bartlett's
British Dictionary R1.19 for Firefox, Thunderbird and SeaMonkey.
Manifest V2
- By:
- Marco A.G.Pinto
- Rating:
- 4.59 (110)
- Version:
- 4.0.1 (Last updated: 2025-04-01)
- Version code:
- 5921510
- Creation date:
- 2013-08-25
- Size:
- 484.99K
- Email:
- ma*****@sapo.pt
- URLs:
- Website
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Firefox Browser Add-ons
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
Users widely praise the British English Dictionary add-on for its comprehensiveness, frequent updates, and superior spell-check compared to default options. It is highly valued by non-native speakers who prefer British English and is compatible across many applications. The open-source nature and the author's dedication receive special mention. A minor downside noted is the occasional absence of certain words, but overall, it is regarded as a top-tier dictionary resource.
Pros
- Highly comprehensive and actively updated dictionary with a vast set of words and knowledge branches.
- Open-source initiative maintained with dedication and frequent improvements.
- Provides significant improvement over default spell checkers, particularly for British English.
- Works well for non-native speakers preferring British English over American English.
- Compatible with multiple platforms and applications beyond Firefox, including LibreOffice and other Hunspell-compatible apps.
Cons
- Some words are missing despite the extensive coverage.
Recent reviews
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Extension safety
Risk impact
British English Dictionary (Marco Pinto) does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
Risk likelihood
British English Dictionary (Marco Pinto) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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