Lexicon (Instant Dictionary) Firefox

Lexicon (Instant Dictionary)

By: akvedi
Quickly Define Words While You Browse By Just Double Clicking On The Word, Create and Organize Your Own Word Bank With Personal Dictionary

Features & Capabilities

Lexicon extension for Firefox makes reading a breeze! No more interruptions to search for word meanings. Double-click any word and instantly view its definition in a pop-up bubble. Stay focused on what you're reading and expand your vocabulary effortlessly. Supports Spanish, German, French, English, and HIndi.

To manage the extension and view personal dictionary click on the toolbar icon.

Features:

  • Instant word definition
  • Customizable trigger
    • Only Double Click
    • Ctrl + Double Click
    • Alt + Double Click
    • Shift + Double Click
    • Hightlight and Right Click
  • Multiple Definitions Upto 5
  • Word history
  • Pronunciation Support
  • Download word history as JSON
  • Multilingual support
    • English
    • French
    • German
    • Spanish
    • Hindi
  • Dark Mode
  • Fast and lightweight
If you are using Firefox version 62 and below, Enable dom.webcomponents.shadowdom.enabled in about:config for the extension to work. Extension does not work in reader mode and pdf because content scripts are not allowed to operate.

User Growth & Download Statistics

Manifest V2 Add-on
By:
akvedi
Daily users:
52
Rating:
3.08
(13)
Version:
1.7.0 Last updated: 2025-03-19
Version code:
5913264
Creation date:
2023-04-10
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
Content scripts matches:
  • <all_urls>
Size:
59.71KB
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Add-ons Store
Data ingested on:
2026-06-23
Compare stats and ranking:

Contact the developer

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Developed by:
akvedi
Firefox Add-ons Store
https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lexicon/

Permission Change History

2025-03-19: Version 1.6.7 → 1.7.0
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User Reviews

Doesn't work :( Keeps saying "No definition found." no matter what language I pick or what word I highlight.
by Mo*****, 2026-04-18

by So*****, 2025-09-27

doesn't work. try another one.
by Al*****, 2025-07-23
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Is Lexicon (Instant Dictionary) Safe?

Risk impact
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Lexicon (Instant Dictionary) requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood
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Lexicon (Instant Dictionary) has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
  • High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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