# Dictionary Anywhere

> View definitions easily as you browse the web. Double-click any word to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble. It also supports Spanish, German, French language alongside English. Enjoy Reading Uninterrupted!!!.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dictionary-anyvhere](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dictionary-anyvhere)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dictionary-anyvhere`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** meetDeveloper
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support,other
- **Daily users:** 28,023
- **Weekly downloads:** 367
- **Rating:** 3.48 / 5 (574 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-05-19
- **First published:** 2018-04-28
- **Size:** 49 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dictionary-anyvhere/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/meetDeveloper/Dictionary-Anywhere](https://github.com/meetDeveloper/Dictionary-Anywhere)

## Description

**Dictionary Anywhere** is a handy Chrome extension designed to boost your reading comprehension by allowing you to view word definitions instantly. Simply double-click any word on a webpage to see its meaning appear in a convenient pop-up bubble, helping you learn without interrupting your flow. 

Supporting multiple languages including English, Spanish, German, and French, you can easily switch between languages via extension settings. Additionally, you can download searched words and their definitions for later practice, enriching your vocabulary over time. This extension is perfect for anyone who loves reading and wants to improve their language skills effortlessly.

Enjoy an uninterrupted reading experience with quick access to word meanings right when you need them! For bug reports and feature requests, visit the GitHub repository linked in the extension's details.

## Rankings

- #436 — Overall
- #6 — Language Support
- #10 — Search Tools
- #11 — Other extensions
- #1 — dictionary
- #1 — enjoy

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `https://www.google.com/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Very low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has medium user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Dictionary Anywhere started as a handy, quick-definitions tool that many users relied on, especially students. However, a large number of reviews report it no longer works reliably: repeated 'No definition found' errors, intermittent functionality, and ongoing abandonment by the developer. A few users still experienced it working and praised its ease of use when functional, but reliability appears to be the primary issue. Some users compare it unfavorably to alternatives. Overall, the plugin is appreciated for past performance and convenience, but current maintenance and consistent operation are major concerns.

### Pros

- Convenient and time-saving for quick word lookups.
- When it works, it provides quick, useful definitions.
- Easy to use and lightweight.
- Historically dependable and helpful for studying.
- Valuable for students and research tasks.

### Cons

- Frequent No definition found / 'No definition found' errors and overall unreliability.
- Perceived abandonment and lack of ongoing maintenance by the developer.
- Inconsistent performance: it works for a while, then stops.
- Definitions are too simplistic and not comprehensive, especially for scientific terms.

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