# Dictionary - WordWeb

> WordWeb English Dictionary.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** WordWeb Software
- **Category:** BOOKS\_AND\_REFERENCE
- **Downloads:** 8,122,819
- **Rating:** 4.44 / 5 (138,146 ratings)
- **Version:** 6.14
- **Last updated:** 2026-06-20
- **First published:** 2012-01-22
- **Publisher country:** GB
- **Size:** 38 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-12
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb)
- **Website:** [https://www.wordwebsoftware.com](https://www.wordwebsoftware.com/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.wordwebsoftware.com/privacy.html](https://www.wordwebsoftware.com/privacy.html)

## Description

WordWeb is a comprehensive offline English dictionary and thesaurus that includes 285,000 words, phrases, and derived forms. It features 225,000 word sense definitions, 70,000 usage examples, and 85,000 text pronunciations. The extension provides intelligent word entry with spelling suggestions and lists of words that sound alike or are often confused.

Users can drill down on any word within definitions, enjoy full bookmark support, and access detailed search features such as alphabetical listings, fast pattern-matching, and filters by parts of speech. Supporting North American, British, Australian, and international English, WordWeb requires no internet connection and comes free of advertisements, making it an efficient and user-friendly tool for vocabulary and language enthusiasts.

## Rankings

- #16,660 — Overall
- #5 — definition
- #5 — dictionary
- #12 — thesaurus

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `com.wordwebsoftware.android.wordweb.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`

## Review summary

Users consistently praise Dictionary - WordWeb for its offline capability, speed, and ad-free, free usage. It’s lauded as easy to use with a straightforward interface and strong offline performance, making it reliable for quick lookups, even from other apps. Common drawbacks across reviews are an outdated UI and a lack of audio pronunciations in the offline dictionary. Some users also desire a Material Design refresh and more comprehensive word coverage. Overall, it remains a strong, lightweight offline option for English learning and quick word lookups.

### Pros

- Strong offline dictionary capability (works offline)
- Very fast performance
- Ad-free and free to use (no subscriptions)
- Easy to use with a simple, clean interface
- Supports quick lookups from other apps (select words in other apps and find definitions quickly)

### Cons

- Lacks audio pronunciations / no built-in pronunciations
- UI feels dated; users want a Material Design refresh

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