# Fetch A Word

> Transform your reading experience with instant word definitions! Simply double-click any english word while browsing to reveal its dictionary meaning in a small popup. A great tool for those who love expanding their vocabulary while browsing the web.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/fetch-a-word](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fetch-a-word)

## Overview

- **ID:** `fetch-a-word`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** DadaPenguin
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support
- **Daily users:** 5
- **Version:** 1.0
- **Last updated:** 2025-02-17
- **First published:** 2025-02-15
- **Size:** 35 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/fetch-a-word/)

## Description

Stay immersed in your reading without breaking focus! Fetch A Word lets you instantly view word definitions just by double-clicking on any word. A small pop-up bubble appears with the meaning, so you never have to leave the page or open a new tab to look up a word.

Features:
- Instant Definitions – Double-click a word, and its definition pops up right where you are.
- No Distractions – No need to switch tabs or interrupt your reading flow.

Currently, Fetch A Word supports English definitions, with more languages and features coming soon!

## Rankings

- #45,573 — Overall
- #145 — definition

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `https://api.dictionaryapi.dev/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate 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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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/fetch-a-word)