Literally

Replaces the word 'literally' with 'figuratively'. That's literally all it does.

What is Literally?

'Literally' is a Chrome extension designed to automatically replace the word 'literally' with 'figuratively' in every text displayed on your browser. Enhance understanding with a literal approach to language.

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Extension stats

By: Mike Walker

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Users: 509 ▼ -10

Rating: 4.41 (29)

Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2014-04-22)

Creation date: 2014-04-21

Risk impact: Low risk impact

Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood

Manifest version: 2

Size: 3.49K

Ranking

# 38626 ▼ 344

Other rankings

#6600 in Just for Fun ▲ 2

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User reviews

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Pros

Works effectively to change 'literally' to 'figuratively'.
Users find it amusing and enjoyable.
Simplicity of the extension makes it easy to use.

Cons

Can be difficult to remove from the Chrome extension list.
Inability to discern between proper and improper use of words.
Effects can persist even after disabling or uninstalling.

Most mentioned

Confusing effects and difficulty in removal.
Amusing concept but problematic in practice.
Works well as intended for many users.

Recent reviews

I installed this as a joke two or so years ago and recently I've been reading an online story and it confused the hell out of me. I just now remembered I had this installed and it was hidden so I couldn't see it. I just accidentally pranked myself.

Earth Gamer 1, 2020-01-19

It got old fast and I got rid of it. Trouble is, its effects still persist. I reinstalled and disabled it, but it's still a problem. You'll regret getting this if you ever try to get rid of it.

Nesano, 2015-01-03

I installed this in April 2014, then forgot about it. In October I was wondering why the hell people never use the word "literally" any more, even when they could. Blogs, news articles, tweets, all using the word figuratively when appropriate (good) and when inappropriate (bad). It was very strange and I was starting to get a bit grumpy about the failure of the youth of today. Then I realised what the problem is. Great extension, just 4 stars for figuratively confusing me for figuratively six months.