Hans Wehr Dictionary

Name: Hans Wehr Dictionary
Rating: 4.84 (1795 reviews)
Author: Gibreel Abdullah

By: Gibreel Abdullah App

Hans Wehr Dictionary of Modern Written Arabic is an Arabic-English dictionary.

Overview

Google Play Store

Downloads

66,792 ▲ 177

Data as of 2026-10-12

Rating:

4.84

(1,795)

Version:

2.13.3

Last updated: 2026-05-31

Ranking

#268,445 ▼ 396

Overall

Features & Capabilities

The Hans Wehr Dictionary Chrome extension offers a comprehensive Arabic-English dictionary based on the renowned Hans Wehr resource for Modern Written Arabic. Unlike other apps which use scanned images, this extension provides a fully digitized, searchable dictionary allowing users to search in Arabic or English, as well as within word definitions.

Key features include entirely offline use with no internet dependency, no advertisements, and customizable themes including dark, light, or custom color options. Users can also freely browse the entire dictionary without needing to search. This extension is free, open-source, and aims to provide a convenient and efficient tool for Arabic language learners and researchers.

Note: The dictionary data was digitized from an OCR-processed PDF and manually corrected, but some errors may remain. User feedback is welcomed for improvements.

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.13.3 Last updated: 2026-05-31

Version code:

21303

Creation date:

2020-12-06

Publisher country:

Permissions:

android.permission.INTERNET Low risk
com.muslimtechnet.hanswehr.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION

Size:

27.75MB

Email:

gi*****@gmail.com

URLs:

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Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-10-12

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Developed by:: Gibreel Abdullah
Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.muslimtechnet.hanswehr
Email:: gi*****@gmail.com
Website:: https://github.com/GibreelAbdullah/HansWehrDictionary

User Reviews

Users praise the Hans Wehr Dictionary app for its fast, easy-to-use interface and detailed entries including plurals, origins, and Quranic references. Customization features like night mode and font choices add to usability. However, multiple users note missing words, particularly those starting with ع, small transcription errors, and the absence of features like search history. The lack of an iOS version limits access for Apple users. Overall, it remains a highly valued tool for Arabic learners, with room for improvements regarding completeness and additional helpful features.

Pros

Fast and easy to use compared to other dictionary apps or physical copies.
Includes comprehensive meanings with plurals and origin details of words.
Contains unique features such as listing verses in the Quran where words appear.
Offers customization options like changing colors, fonts, and night mode.
Provides a valuable and appreciated resource for learners of Arabic, aiding in better understanding and study.

Cons

Some words (especially those starting with ع) are missing or incomplete compared to the original dictionary.
The app is not available for Apple (iOS) devices, limiting accessibility for some users.
Occasional small transcription errors and typos have been reported due to data extraction from scanned pages.
Lack of a search history or 'recently viewed' words feature, which could enhance usability.
Roman numeral explanations for verb forms (II, III, IV) are missing, which could help users understand grammatical patterns better.