Wolfram|Alpha (Official)

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Wolfram|Alpha (Official) Chrome Extension

Wolfram|Alpha (Official) is a Google Chrome extension that allows you to access Wolfram|Alpha's comprehensive knowledge and perform queries effortlessly. Get faster, expert answers across various domains with just one click or using shortcuts in Chrome's omnibox or context menu.
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Extension stats

Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.38
(381)
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-10-31)
Creation date: 2012-11-15
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • contextMenus
Host permissions:
  • https://*.wolframalpha.com/*
  • *://wal.wolfram.com/*
Size: 23.48K

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Not available on Firefox
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Extension summary

[Official Wolfram|Alpha extension.]

Wolfram|Alpha is the world's definitive source for expert, computable knowledge across thousands of domains.

Finance and food. Math and medicine. Stocks and spacecraft. Wordplay and weather. Whatever you want to calculate or know about, get there faster with the Wolfram|Alpha Extension for Google Chrome.

You'll wonder how you got work done without it.

===FEATURES===

✓ Wolfram|Alpha Button – Access the Wolfram|Alpha query box with just one click. You can also right-click the Wolfram|Alpha icon to change extension options.

✓ Omnibox Shortcut – Transform Chrome's omnibox into a Wolfram|Alpha query field by typing an = sign followed by a space.

✓ Context Menu Shortcut – Highlight text to create queries through a context menu (right-click) entry.

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Very comprehensive tool for scientific inquiries and information.
  • User-friendly and helpful for various tasks including calculations and weather inquiries.
  • The latest updates enhance user experience, particularly with cursor focus.
  • Saves time and effectively serves multiple purposes.
Cons
  • Some users feel it unnecessarily uses RAM and would prefer a simple link instead.
  • The functionality is sometimes perceived as limited to being a search box redirecting to the website.
  • Complexity in data entry can be challenging for some users.
Most mentioned
  • Very helpful and resourceful extension.
  • The automatic unit conversion feature is highly valued.
  • Needs better functionality for chaining calculations.
User reviews
great extension it is like a google search bar
by LANDON DANIELS, 2024-03-20

Es lo mejor programa de ciencias de todo internet, todo está muy bien informado y además te expone que ni si quier conocías 11/10
by Diaman TNT, 2023-12-08

Sehr gut, flexible und schnell. Nützlich beim Schreiben von Latex Code und berechnen doofer Brüche :D
by Emre Yurtseven, 2022-05-09
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wolfram|Alpha (Official) requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Wolfram|Alpha (Official) is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.

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