# Dictionary Search

> Searches selected text in preferred dictionary

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `dictionary-search`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Perfect Secrecy Apps
- **Category:** search-tools
- **Daily users:** 11
- **Version:** 1.1
- **Last updated:** 2020-01-19
- **First published:** 2020-01-18
- **Size:** 41 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-06
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dictionary-search/)

## Description

Dictionary Search is a Firefox add-on that allows you to search selected text in your preferred dictionary. Easily access word definitions by selecting a word and using the extension shortcut, right-clicking on the selection, or clicking on the extension icon. Customize the search URL and enjoy the convenience of selection + shortcut with any search engine.

## Rankings

- #32,678 — Overall
- #127 — dictionary
- #170 — benefit

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `contextMenus`
- `activeTab`
- `storage`

## Safety

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

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dictionary-search)