Rapid WordReference

Name: Rapid WordReference
Rating: 4.777777777777778 (27 reviews)
Author: fracru

Quick access to WordReference translations with popup interface

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Rapid WordReference is a Chrome extension designed for fast and seamless access to WordReference bilingual and monolingual dictionaries. With just one click, open a popup interface where you can type a word, select a language pair, and receive instant translations without leaving your current page.

Key features include right-click search to quickly find translations of highlighted text, quick translate via the toolbar icon, the ability to pin the popup as a floating window for easy reference, and opening full detailed WordReference results in a new tab. The extension respects user privacy with no ads or tracking. Support is encouraged through donations to maintain this free and user-friendly tool.

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By:

fracru

Users:

3,000+

Rating:

4.78

(27)

Version:

3.1 Last updated: 2025-03-15

Creation date:

2019-04-08

Risk:

Permissions:

storage
windows
activeTab
scripting
tabs
contextMenus

Host permissions:

https://*.wordreference.com/*

Size:

99.73K

Email:

ge*****@gmail.com

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 15,952 ▼ 141

Other rankings

#11196 in Workflow & Planning ▼ 21

User reviews

Users praise Rapid WordReference for bringing the full dictionary experience into a fast, easy-to-use popup within the browser, enhancing productivity and saving time. They appreciate features like example sentences, audio pronunciations, and synonyms. Common requests include adding keyboard shortcuts to open the extension quickly and the ability to pin the popup on screen for convenience when translating multiple words. Despite these minor drawbacks, users find it valuable and superior to other translation tools.

Pros

Provides quick and easy access to WordReference dictionary without switching tabs
Includes useful features such as example sentences and audio pronunciations
Allows fast translations and is helpful for synonym lookups
Maintains all main features of WordReference in a convenient popup
Saves time and improves work efficiency

Cons

Lacks keyboard shortcuts or hotkeys to open the extension without using the mouse
Inconvenient that the extension popup cannot be pinned or kept open when translating multiple words

Recent reviews

Rapid WordReference is my go-to for quick translations and definitions. It's easy to use, provides useful example sentences, and offers audio pronunciations.

Angel Trif, 2025-03-10

I use the synonym tool the most and this extension allows me to access it right away. I love it, thank you!

Regina Victorica, 2024-01-08

So far so good, thank you for making it available :)

Lucrezia Noli, 2024-01-05

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Rapid WordReference requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Rapid WordReference is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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