Offline Dictionary

An offline dictionary based on Wiktionary.

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Offline Dictionary is a powerful Chrome extension that lets you access Wiktionary without an internet connection. Using advanced technologies like LZMA compression, HTML5 APIs, and a custom search engine incorporating multiple consumer signals, it delivers instant definitions and suggestions as you type.

Designed for Chrome 9 and above, this extension leverages modern web features such as FileReader, WebWorkers, and Typed Arrays to efficiently manage large offline dictionaries. Its innovative search algorithm ensures fast, accurate results, while the integration of compression and file system APIs optimizes performance and storage. Explore the open-source code on GitHub for more in-depth features.

By:: antimatter15
Users:: 30,000+
Rating:: 3.67
(385)
Version:: 1.0.2 (Last updated: 2012-10-21)
Creation date:: 2012-10-21
Risk:: Very low risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:: unlimitedStorage
Size:: 9.11M
Email:: an*****@gmail.com
Full description:: See detailed description
Source:: Chrome Web Store
Updated:: 13 hours ago

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# 4,531 ▲ 29

User reviews

The Offline Dictionary Chrome extension is praised for its offline functionality, speed, simplicity, and free access. However, multiple users report issues with the app not loading or functioning correctly, inaccurate or missing definitions, and a buggy search suggestion feature. Additionally, it lacks detailed etymology information and support for languages beyond English, limiting its usefulness for some.

Pros

Works offline, which is useful when there's no internet connection.
Fast and easy to use with a simple interface.
Free to use without cost.
Provides a wide range of words and word forms.
Includes a debug feature in case of issues.

Cons

Sometimes does not load or work properly on certain devices, causing frustration.
Definitions for some words may be missing or inaccurate compared to other sources.
The search suggestion feature can be buggy, erasing typed input when clicking suggestions.
Lacks etymology or word derivation information, reducing usefulness for some users.
Limited language options, primarily English only.

Recent reviews

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Koltin Driver, 2018-08-03

fantastic FREE APP that is working OFF-LINE !!! when ONLINE, we all have plenty of fantastic options, but when working OFF-LINE nothing, except that small fantastic APP, - indispensable unless you like to switch pages in PAPER [ book ] dictionary !!! - very fast !!! ================== thanks, ric maxy

fresh clean, 2017-07-13

estou avaliando ainda

Jayme Bressy, 2016-05-06

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Offline Dictionary does not require any sensitive permissions.

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Offline Dictionary has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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