Wordle

Wordle daily word puzzle game as new tab.
What is Wordle?
'Wordle' is a Chrome extension that sets a daily word puzzle game as your new tab page. Your goal is to guess a five-letter word in six attempts or less, with color-coded tiles providing feedback. A correct letter in right place turns green, one in the wrong place turns yellow, and an incorrect letter turns gray. Enjoy the brain tease everyday right in your new tab!

Extension stats

This extension was removed from Chrome Web Store on 2024-03-10 due to malware
By: Umbrella
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.95 (19)
Version: 1.0.0.6 (Last updated: 2023-08-01)
Creation date: 2022-02-17
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very high risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Overrides new tab: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.05M

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Extension summary

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The extension sets a custom new tab page with Wordle game and ai-search.org search.

Wordle is a word puzzle game:

  • You have six attempts to guess a five-letter word.
  • Feedback is given for each guess in the form of colored tiles, indicating when letters match or occupy the correct position.

Wordle has a single daily solution. The game is done as a new tab, so you won’t forget to play it every day!

HOW TO PLAY:

  • You have to guess the Wordle in six goes or less
  • Every word you enter must be in the word list. That hasn't been disclosed, but presumably it's based on a dictionary.
  • A correct letter turns green
  • A correct letter in the wrong place turns yellow
  • An incorrect letter turns gray
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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Some users find the extension very useful and recommend it
  • Mentioned as a good brain exercise and a fun way to pass time
  • Considered fast, stable and doesn't lag by some users
  • Acknowledged for working without system overloads and developer appreciation
Cons
  • 6-hour wait time between games is frustrating for impatient users
  • Automatic redirection to Microsoft Bing is unwanted for some users
  • Frequent encounters with Error 404, file not found upon opening
  • Doesn't let users replay immediately
Most mentioned
  • Error 404 or file not found issues
  • Waiting time to play again
  • Interference with web browsing by redirecting to Bing
  • Positive feedback about the extension's performance and usefulness (from Russian-speaking users)
  • Perceived as a virus by a user
Recent reviews
I would not recommend if you are an impatient person like me every time you do a wordle it makes you wait 6 hours for another one
by Juniper fayazova, 2024-01-21

I just wanted to play wordle quick and easy, but every time I open a tab this wordle thing pops up and takes me to Microsoft Bing. Do not recommend.
by jacob bermudez, 2023-07-17

its a virus
by tobi meijer, 2022-09-07
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Wordle requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Wordle is very likely to contain malware and should not be trusted. Avoid installing.

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