# Dictionary Plus

> A popup dictionary for quickly looking up word-meanings. It also allows to you to save new words that you like and build your vocabulary.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `dictionary-plus`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Bharat Chauhan
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support
- **Daily users:** 455
- **Weekly downloads:** 19
- **Rating:** 4.46 / 5 (24 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.9.1
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-31
- **First published:** 2020-10-02
- **Size:** 54 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dictionary-plus/)
- **Website:** [https://forms.gle/pYwAEfTLjZibeyPFA](https://forms.gle/pYwAEfTLjZibeyPFA)

## Description

Dictionary Plus is a versatile Chrome extension that provides instant access to word meanings through a convenient popup dictionary. Simply double-click a word or right-click to view definitions, pronunciation, phonetic information, and parts of speech. Users can save favorite words to enhance vocabulary over time. The extension offers both light and dark theme modes for comfortable use. If a word isn’t found directly, Dictionary Plus intelligently fetches information from Google's featured search results. A toolbar icon allows easy access to your saved words, making vocabulary building seamless and enjoyable.

Ideal for students, writers, and language enthusiasts, Dictionary Plus enhances reading and learning experiences directly from your browser with intuitive features and customization options. Enjoy quick pronunciation audio and extended definitions to deepen understanding instantly.

## Rankings

- #5,390 — Overall
- #227 — Language Support
- #28 — dictionary
- #75 — build
- #75 — section
- #146 — plug

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `menus`
- `storage`
- `unlimitedStorage`
- `https://www.google.com/`
- `https://uk.search.yahoo.com/`
- `https://search.yahoo.com/`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** 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 low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Dictionary Plus is praised for its reliable, fast, and clean dictionary features, effectively succeeding the discontinued Dictionary Anywhere add-on. Users appreciate detailed information like phonetics and word saving. However, multiple reviews highlight the lack of customization for popup triggers, limited multi-language support, and occasional errors in the options section. Overall, it is favored as a solid dictionary solution with room for enhancements in feature customization and multilingual capabilities.

### Pros

- Effective and reliable dictionary functionality that works well compared to other add-ons.
- Fast, clean, and straightforward user experience.
- Provides detailed information including phonetics and allows saving words.
- Serves as a successful successor to the discontinued Dictionary Anywhere add-on.
- Recommended by users especially after other dictionary add-ons stopped working.

### Cons

- Lacks options to customize activation methods, such as disabling double-click for popup and allowing only right-click.
- Does not support multi-language definitions or simultaneous display of translations in multiple languages.
- Error in options section: 'Options Section Not Found' reported by users.
- Limited in handling foreign words or translations beyond English definitions.
- Missing advanced features like popup window positioning and storing translation pairs.

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