Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com

Dictionary Bubble (Instant Dictionary): quickly lookup word definitions with audio pronunciation as you browse the web.

What is Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com?

The Chrome Extension, 'Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com' provides an effortless way to enrich your vocabulary while you browse the internet. Double-click to see instant definitions in a small pop-up bubble, look up detailed definitions online, or use one-click access to Google search when a word isn't found. This utility extension works seamlessly with Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365, providing more advanced capabilities compared to Google Dictionary. A must-have tool for an enriching browsing experience.

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Extension stats

By: https://goodwordguide.com

View on Chrome Web Store

Users: 90,000+

Rating: 4.24 (453)

Version: 20.5 (Last updated: 2024-05-29)

Creation date: 2020-03-27

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 3

Permissions:

activeTab
alarms
contextMenus
storage

Size: 137.22K

Email: we*****@goodwordguide.com

URLs: Website ,Privacy policy

Ranking

# 2807 ▲ 1

Other rankings

#113 in Tools ▼ 1

#2 in good keyword 21

#10 in dictionary keyword 48

#12 in guide keyword 13 ▲ 1

#54 in definition keyword 31 ▼ 22

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Other platforms

Not available on Firefox

Instant Dictionary by GoodWordGuide.com (v15.5)

4.60

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Extension summary

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Dictionary Bubble / Instant Dictionary

NOTE: Currently only English Dictionary and English Wikipedia are supported.

With this extension, you can:

Double-click any word to view its instant definition in a small pop-up bubble.
Lookup the complete definition of words or phrases using the toolbar dictionary.
Perform lookup for detailed definitions in online dictionary.
One click access to Google search if the word/phrase is not found in dictionary.
More advanced than Google Dictionary.
Works with Google Docs and Microsoft Office 365

IMPORTANT: The bubble will not work in tabs that were open prior to installation; such tabs must be refreshed. Also, note that all extensions are disabled on Chrome Web Store pages (including this page).

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

Works well and is useful
Easy to access and configurable
Good replacement for Google Dictionary
Provides more information on words

Cons

Does not work with PDF files
Popup issues (blacking out or blocking other popups)
Incomplete definitions and lack of recognition for certain words
Voice sounds robotic
Inability to set preferred dictionaries

Most mentioned

Does not work
Popup issues
Incomplete definitions
Voice improvement needed
Usability and configurability

Recent reviews

Excelente

Paulo Renato Rocha, 2024-11-03

The extension doesn't work with PDF files. If you open PDF file via Chrome, then the extension doesn't work, I have activated the option "Allow access to file URLs", but just doesn't work in PDF files I'd greatly appreciate fixing the issue