GlossaryTech | Learn tech words

Name: GlossaryTech | Learn tech words
Rating: 4.487179487179487 (39 reviews)
Author: https://glossarytech.com/

Learn tech terms whilst web sourcing

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GlossaryTech is a powerful Chrome extension designed to help tech recruiters, sourcers, and enthusiasts learn technical terms effortlessly while browsing any website including GitHub, Wikipedia, and Stack Overflow. It highlights tech jargon on web pages and provides clear, concise definitions along with related or alternative terms. Users can filter these terms by categories such as Front-end, Back-end, QA, and more, each color-coded for easy reference. This free plugin is a handy tool for anyone aiming to improve their understanding of IT terminology during sourcing or general browsing, making technical communication smoother and more accessible.

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By:

https://glossarytech.com/

Users:

20,000

Rating:

4.49

(39)

Version:

0.11.3 Last updated: 2024-06-21

Creation date:

2019-09-03

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
cookies
activeTab
storage

Host permissions:

https://*/*
http://*/*

Size:

1.81M

Email:

he*****@glossarytech.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 5,977 ▲ 61

Other rankings

#468 in Workflow & Planning ▲ 2 #22 in term keyword 15 ▼ 3 #25 in learn keyword 41 ▲ 1 #79 in category keyword 22 ▼ 8 #115 in plugin keyword 70 ▼ 30

Other platforms

GlossaryTech | Learn tech words (v0.11.3)

2,418 5.00

(4)

User reviews

Users appreciate GlossaryTech for its helpfulness in learning tech terms, particularly on LinkedIn profiles, citing its user-friendly interface and useful definitions. However, several users report that the extension frequently stops working after Chrome updates and has limited functionality beyond specific sites. Interface issues like blank screens and non-displaying sidebars are common. Additionally, support materials such as video guides are outdated, making troubleshooting difficult. Overall, the extension is favored for tech education but hampered by reliability and compatibility problems.

Pros

Useful for learning technical terms, especially for non-technical users.
Works well on LinkedIn profiles and helps understand profiles quickly.
User-friendly interface with a good amount of terms and definitions.
Good design and fast performance.
Helpful for self-education and understanding tech-related content.

Cons

Extension stops working after Chrome updates, common complaint.
Fails to work or show results on all websites except the developer's own site.
The sidebar or interface elements do not display properly or appear blank.
The video guide and troubleshooting steps are outdated and unhelpful.
Limited subject support outside of programming or technical fields.

Recent reviews

doesnt work at all?? tried clicking the extension and its just blank-- no response at all.

Ka*****, 2025-01-08

Me gusta la app pero en algún momento podía escanear términos directo sobre la web donde estaba viendo y ahora ya no

De*****, 2024-06-27

Гениальное расширение

Ev*****, 2024-02-07

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Extension safety

Risk impact

GlossaryTech | Learn tech words requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

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