Etymonline

Online Etymology Dictionary

Etymonline - The Online Etymology Dictionary Chrome Extension

Etymonline is a practical Chrome extension that eliminates the need to visit the Online Etymology Dictionary's home page. With a one-click search feature installed in your browser toolbar, you can explore 50,000 entries from the dictionary directly. The extension has been updated recently to version 1.8 with crucial bug fixes.
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Extension stats

Users: 40,000+
Rating: 4.60
(40)
Version: 1.8 (Last updated: 2021-08-15)
Creation date: 2018-01-02
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://www.etymonline.com/*
  • contextMenus
Size: 84.64K

Ranking

# 4,141 ▲ 23
Other rankings
#3657 in Tools ▼ 21 #228 in chrome extension keyword 81 ▲ #286 in bug fixes keyword 19 ▼ 12

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Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
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Extension summary

Analyze keywords

Skip the home page. Search any word or phrase from the 50,000 entries in the Online Etymology Dictionary directly from your Chrome toolbar with this one-click extension.

Update log: V1.8:

  • Bug fixes.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Indispensable for word enthusiasts
  • Simple plugin that integrates with right-click options
  • Helps build vocabulary
  • Useful shortcut to access definitions quickly
  • Straightforward interface with no bad experiences reported
Cons
  • Opens results in a new tab instead of a popup
  • Some features, like the related words box, are not helpful
  • Ads can be annoying and disruptive
  • Confusing etymology presentation due to red pop-ups
Most mentioned
  • Opens results in a new tab instead of keeping it within the extension
  • Simple and easy to use for vocabulary building
  • Indispensable for frequent users looking for quick access
User reviews
by R. R.P. (Reggie), 2024-11-28
by Joe Matthews, 2024-08-20
Truthfully and Essentially Enlightening.......
by PAUL JAMES KHAN, 2024-07-23
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Etymonline requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Etymonline has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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