Wordle daily word puzzle game as new tab.
Wordle - Daily Word Puzzle Game as a New Tab on Chrome
'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
Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
Permissions:
- storage
- cookies
- unlimitedStorage
- tabs
- scripting
- webRequest
- declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
- http://*/*
- https://*/*
Size: 1.05M
Email: na*****@gmail.com
URLs: Privacy policy
Full description: See detailed description
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge
User reviews
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
User 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
Extension safety
Risk impact
Wordle requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
Risk impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- Critical ****** ****** ** *** ********* ****** * *********** ******** **** ** ** *** ******* *** ****** **** **** *** ******* *****
- Medium *** ***** *** *** ********* ****** ****** *** **** **** ********** ** ****** **** ***********
- Low ******* ****** ** *** ********* ********
Risk likelihood
We don't have sufficient data to confidently determine the risk likelihood of Wordle. Use it at your own risk.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- Critical This extension was removed from the store due to malware
Upgrade to see full risk analysis details
Promo images
Similar extensions
Here are some Chrome extensions that are similar to Wordle:
jaden210
2K
https://playwordle.io
10K
https://flappybird.ee
400K
flook364
80K
mysticuno
4K
https://snake.9834722.xyz
50K
Kris10ansn
500K
Sintiya Haley
NaN
keshav2509
10K
https://dopplercreative.com
700K
https://onionfist.net
600K
Kris10ansn
900K