Yiddish Typer

This extension pops up a window where you can type in Yiddish without needing any other software.

Yiddish Typer - Type in Yiddish Easily

"Yiddish Typer" is a Chrome extension that enables you to type in Yiddish without any additional software or keyboard installations. It converts phonetic input based on YIVO transcription into the appropriate Yiddish letters, with features like automatic handling of special characters and an option for Algemeiner orthography. Inspired by established keyboard layouts, this tool is perfect for anyone looking to write in Yiddish seamlessly. For feedback, please use the support options on the extension page.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 922
-8
Rating: 4.92
(13)
Version: 0.8.2 (Last updated: 2025-02-27)
Creation date: 2015-12-22
Size: 48.68K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

User reviews

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Pros
  • Very user-friendly
  • Great for typing and spelling
  • Easier than using an installed keyboard
Cons
    Most mentioned
    • très agréable à utiliser
    • S'iz a mekhaye!
    • What an amazing ext. great job
    • it works really fine
    • Best extension ever!
    User reviews
    très agréable à utiliser
    by Danielle Losman, 2017-12-31

    S'iz a mekhaye!
    by David Fried, 2016-01-30

    What an amazing ext. great job
    by Nathan Rittri, 2015-03-03
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Yiddish Typer does not require any sensitive permissions.

    Risk impact analysis details
    • Low This permission has no access or impact on the user's system or data, thus carrying no risk.
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    Risk likelihood

    We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Yiddish Typer. Use it at your own risk.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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