Dictionary

Search words on Wiktionary.org

Wiktionary Chrome Extension: Search words on the web

Wiktionary is a free online dictionary that allows you to search for word definitions on webpages using the Wiktionary Chrome extension. Simply highlight the word and trigger a search while the extension panel is open. Enable the Side Panel feature in Chrome to use this extension.
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Extension stats

Users: 130
10
Rating: 5.00
(2)
Version: 0.3.3 (Last updated: 2023-11-01)
Creation date: 2023-07-30
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • sidePanel
  • contextMenus
  • storage
Size: 24.84K
URLs: Website

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Extension summary

Find the definition of any word on a web page. Uses the side panel.

  • search on highlight
  • popup mode (English only)
  • available in 162 languages
  • free and open source

Usage instructions:

  • Open the side panel by clicking the extension icon. Note: You need to enable the Side Panel feature in Chrome.
  • Once the side panel is open, search Dictionary by highlighting a word.
  • To change the language of Dictionary, right-click the extension icon and select "Options".
  • Popup Mode: Highlight a word by double-clicking or dragging to see its definition(s) in a popup. Popup Mode is only available in English. Alt + P is the shortcut to enable/disable popup mode. You can change this shortcut in chrome://extensions/shortcuts
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User reviews

by Valerio Taralli, 2024-04-18

Good extension! An option for font size would be very useful. For me, the fonts are bit too big, but 5 stars anyway. Thanks!
by raitis upens, 2023-10-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Dictionary requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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