Wordle

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

Manifest V3 Overrides new tab
By: Umbrella
Users: 10,000+
Rating: 3.95
(19)
Version: 1.0.0.6 (Last updated: 2023-08-01)
Creation date: 2022-02-17
Permissions:
  • storage
  • cookies
  • unlimitedStorage
  • tabs
  • scripting
  • webRequest
  • declarativeNetRequestWithHostAccess
Host permissions:
  • http://*/*
  • https://*/*
Size: 1.05M
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

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

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
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
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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 impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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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
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