# Lokal

> Lokal is a fast, keyboard-first dictionary and AI translator for your browser. Look up a word or translate a whole sentence without leaving the page — select text anywhere, right-click, or press a shortcut.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/lokal-dictionary](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lokal-dictionary)

## Overview

- **ID:** `lokal-dictionary`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Noras Technologies
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support,social-communication
- **Version:** 1.5.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-29
- **First published:** 2026-01-29
- **Size:** 314 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/lokal-dictionary/)
- **Website:** [https://noras.tech](https://noras.tech/)

## Description

Lokal is a fast, keyboard-first dictionary and AI translator for your browser. Look up a word or translate a whole sentence without leaving the page — select text anywhere, right-click, or press a shortcut.

Dictionary
• Rich results from Tureng, Cambridge, and Glosbe
• Word origins and etymology (Etymonline, Merriam-Webster)
• Pronunciation with US and UK voices

AI translation
• Translate words, phrases, and full sentences across many languages
• Grammar and tone insight, plus one-tap rephrasing
• "Fast" mode for instant machine translation when you don't need AI

Built for speed
• Instant search as you type
• Keyboard shortcuts for everything (/, Esc, ⌘/Ctrl + Shift + T)
• Side panel and popup — keep it open while you read
• Right-click any selected text to translate

No accounts. No ads. No tracking.
• Favorites and search history stay on your device (import/export anytime)
• Dark, light, and system themes

Free every day. Lokal Pro unlocks unlimited AI translations, faster paid models, and rephrase + grammar tools.

## Rankings

- #148,310 — Overall
- #86 — rephrase

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`
- `contextMenus`
- `declarativeNetRequest`
- `activeTab`
- `tabHide`

### Host permissions

- `https://tureng.com/*`
- `https://dictionary.cambridge.org/*`
- `https://glosbe.com/*`
- `https://*.glosbe.com/*`
- `https://www.etymonline.com/*`
- `https://etymonline.com/*`
- `https://www.merriam-webster.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** High risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/lokal-dictionary)