DictationBox

Live Speech and Commands Recognition using DictationBox. Click on DictationBox extension icon and start dictation, that simple.
What is DictationBox?
DictationBox is a user-friendly Chrome extension designed to provide live speech and command recognition across multiple languages. Simply click the extension icon and begin speaking to have your notes, emails, or documents quickly transcribed. Along with supporting over 100 languages, it also provides configurable auto-text commands, allowing for easy navigation with speech commands like 'next field', and an option to put the microphone between standby and listening modes using 'go to sleep' or 'wake up' commands.

Extension stats

Users: 4,000+
Rating: 4.09 (22)
Version: 1.1.12 (Last updated: 2022-09-22)
Creation date: 2020-05-20
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 1.12M

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Extension summary

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Features:

  • Supported 100+ languages and dialects
  • Simple dictation using DictationBox text area field
  • Auto-text commands are configurable in extension options
  • Say "next field" to navigate to next [*] field, see auto-text command "order template" for example.
  • Say "go to sleep" \ "wake up" to switch microphone between standby and listening modes.

Latest changes: v.1.1.11: fixed issue when auto-text commands were not recognized on startup v.1.1.10: fixed issue when "next field" command wasn't tracking text v.1.1.9: added "Rate Us" button v.1.1.7: cosmetic changes, bug fixes v.1.1.6: added panel options button, updated icon v.1.1.4: improved microphone error handling and documentation

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Overall efficiency and voice substitution commands are praised.
  • Works well for drafting short entries and on websites with incompatible text fields.
  • Accurate speech recognition, making dictation easier compared to typing.
  • Simple and clean interface that is easy to access and use.
Cons
  • Lack of grammar checks and auto-capitalization at the beginning of sentences.
  • Extra spaces added between sentences and periods.
  • No support for specific voice commands like 'Comma' and 'New Line'.
  • Issues with microphone permissions in browsers like Vivaldi.
Most mentioned
  • Need for grammar checks and punctuation commands.
  • Frustration with extra spaces and lack of auto-capitalization.
  • High accuracy and satisfaction with dictation capabilities.
Recent reviews
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by Noah ノア, 2024-03-19

I tried others but over the years keep coming back to Dictation Box-- it just works!
by spi associates, 2023-12-03

I like your extension but please include language changing option in popup window . I have to go to option section which is very time consuming
by Qaiser Azim, 2023-08-11
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Extension safety

Risk impact

DictationBox does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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