Solve a Cipher!
Test your wits with these cipher puzzles! Learn to break ciphers. Over 190,000 puzzle possibilities.
Solve a Cipher! – Cipher Puzzles Chrome Extension
"Solve a Cipher!" is a handy Chrome extension for solving cipher puzzles. It allows users to choose from a computer-generated cipher or input a cipher from another source like a website or magazine. The extension displays the letter count, provides hints for computer-generated ciphers, lets you save your progress, and even lets you use it offline. Developed by the American Cryptogram Association, it offers a vast variety of over 190,000 puzzles, making it an excellent tool for challenging your brain and passing the time during long trips or while waiting for an appointment.
Extension stats
Risk impact: Very low risk impact 
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
- storage
- contextMenus
Size: 78.32K
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Extension summary
Free, from the American Cryptogram Association.
Features:
- Chose a computer generated cipher, or: type or paste a cipher from a web site, magazine (such as the ACA's Cryptogram), or other source.
- Letter count display.
- Hints (for computer generated ciphers only.)
- "How am I Doing?" option. (computer generated ciphers only)
- Save your work and retrieve it in a later session.
- Work offline -- makes a great pastime when you're a passenger on a long airplane or train trip, or waiting for an appointment.
User reviews
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spammy, or outdated. Pros
- Good mix of hard and easy quotes
- Simple interface and works offline
- Fun feature to rebuild the keyword
- Enjoys the challenge of code-cracking
- Easier than traditional newspaper puzzles
Cons
- Some phrases seem more like random words
- Lacks common phrases or quotes
- Can be harder due to omission of common words
Most mentioned
- Enjoyment of Cryptograms
- Simple and effective interface
- Variety in difficulty of quotes
User reviews
i love a challenge!
by 
Edwin and Tammy Miller, 2017-02-08
Edwin and Tammy Miller, 2017-02-08Nice mix of hard and easy quotes. No bugs that I found. Simple interface. Works offline. Bonus rebuilding the keyword is an undersold but fun "new" feature that you don't get with the newspaper cryptoquotes or puzzle books. Thanx ACA.
by 
Woozeesh, 2015-11-12
Woozeesh, 2015-11-12Reminds me of Gravity Falls. A good mind refresher for code-cracking
by 
ComicPool Multiverse, 2015-10-02
ComicPool Multiverse, 2015-10-02Extension safety
Risk impact
Solve a Cipher! does not require any sensitive permissions.
Risk likelihood
Solve a Cipher! has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
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