German Dictionary, classical spelling standards

Name: German Dictionary, classical spelling standards
Rating: 4.6923 (26 reviews)
Author: Tobias Kuban

German Dictionary according to the classical spelling standards for spell-checking in Firefox and Thunderbird

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The German Dictionary extension provides spell-checking based on classical German spelling standards for Firefox and Thunderbird users. It supports the original 1901 German spelling and is derived from the LibreOffice German (de-DE-1901) old spelling dictionaries, maintaining original dictionary content. This open-source add-on is compatible with the latest versions of Firefox and Thunderbird, making it ideal for users who prefer traditional or unreformed German orthography. Fully GPL licensed, users can contribute or support its development.

Features include platform-independent spell-checking for the classical German language variant, ongoing updates accessible through its project page, and a straightforward installation process. Ideal for linguistic enthusiasts, historians, or those working with historical German texts, this dictionary ensures accuracy and adherence to the classical orthographic rules in modern browsers.

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By:: Tobias Kuban
Daily users:: 5,746 131
Rating:: 4.69

(26)
Version:: 4.0.1.2resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25
Version code:: 5726086
Creation date:: 2012-01-28
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Size:: 1.08MB
Email:: al*****@googlemail.com
URLs:: Website
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Data ingested on:: 2025-07-07

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User reviews

Users appreciate the add-on's accurate recognition and correction of old German spelling errors, valuing its adherence to classical spelling standards. However, multiple reviews mention the lack of automatic error detection during text input, which limits its usability. Compared to similar tools on Chrome, this Firefox add-on is considered less functional.

Pros

Recognizes old German spelling errors accurately.
Allows correction via context menu easily.
Respects classical German spelling standards from 1901.

Cons

Does not automatically detect errors during text input.
Limited functionality compared to Chrome alternatives.

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German Dictionary, classical spelling standards does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.

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