Storybird

Creative digital story-building tool for readers, writers, and educators.

Storybird: Creative Digital Story-Building Tool

Storybird is a Chrome extension widely used as a digital tool for creative story-building. It offers a suite of versatile tools for educational environments, making it an integral part of classrooms worldwide. It fosters creativity in students, making them authors of their original stories, and enhances classroom assignments across all grade levels. It aligns with required educational standards and provides a safe learning environment.
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Extension stats

Manifest V2
Users: 200,000+
Rating: 4.30
(101)
Version: 1.1.2 (Last updated: 2017-01-16)
Creation date: 2017-01-15
Permissions:
  • unlimitedStorage
Size: 26.27K
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description

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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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Creative platform for writing stories
  • Community is supportive and moderated for safety
  • Allows collaboration with friends on picture books
  • Kids love using it and it's engaging for them
  • Technical support is responsive
Cons
  • Limitations on chapter length
  • Moderation process is slow, taking 4-5 months
  • Inability to upload personal images
  • Some inappropriate content available
  • Cannot choose own cover art
Most mentioned
  • Moderation process
  • Limitations on creativity (chapter length, no custom images)
  • Community support and safety
  • Engagement from kids and positive experiences
  • Technical issues during sign-in
User reviews
I like the photos and all but it gives me nothing I look up new york it gives me a creepy doll if they can add good pictures that would be better I look up apple it gives me a lizard if they can improve it it would be better and you have to pay for it so not really recommended it my opinion and everyone who I know that uses it agrees. not saying its horrible I'm just saying I did not like it, also there are some pictures that are inapropriate.
by Grace Lopez, 2023-05-16

I'm an aspiring writer and at first, I loved this app. My only complaints were the fact that you can't upload your own art and that there's a limit to how long your chapters can be. I pushed past it though, because every app has its flaws, so it didn't bother me all that much. What did bother me is that they said that "it's a website for everyone" and yet, they refused to let me publish my writing because of my serious stories and writing style. I wanted to let my creativity shine, and yet, I was unable to. I eventually downloaded the last of my works and switched to a different site. I'm very disappointed in the way that they treated me, and a mod even went as far as calling my work "grotesque and unfit for the public" Honestly, if you're a teen or older, this app isn't for you.
by Luka Nicholas, 2018-09-28

Fantastic App! I enjoy being creative and it allows me to publish stories as well after i create them.
by A Google user, 2018-07-25
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Storybird does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Low Request access to the following domains:
Risk likelihood

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

Risk likelihood analysis details
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