Readlang Web Reader

Read websites in the language you're learning, translate words you don't know, and we'll create flashcards to help you remember.

Readlang Web Reader: Learn Languages While Surfing

Readlang Web Reader is a powerful Chrome extension that enables you to read websites in the language you're learning, translate unfamiliar words and phrases, and automatically generate flashcards and vocab lists to enhance your language learning experience. It's the perfect tool for supercharging your language learning while browsing the web.
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Extension stats

Manifest V3
Users: 100,000+
Version: 0.9.10 (Last updated: 2024-09-11)
Creation date: 2017-05-17
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
Host permissions:
  • https://readlang.com/*
  • https://test.readlang.com/*
  • http://localhost/*
Size: 633.86K
Full description: See detailed description

Other platforms

Not available on Android
Not available on Firefox
Not available on Edge

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 Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.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
  • Excellent tool for learning new languages
  • Amazing flashcard feature that keeps track of words in context
  • User-friendly interface and ease of use
  • Free version is helpful despite limitations
  • Ability to translate words while reading
Cons
  • Limited features in the free version; requires subscription for more extensive use
  • Some users found the TTS (text-to-speech) feature lacking, especially for certain languages
  • Issues with detecting word boundaries in languages like Japanese
  • Requires third-party cookies, which concerns privacy-aware users
  • Problems with selecting words from external websites
Most mentioned
  • Need for subscription for extended use
  • TTS quality is insufficient for some languages
  • Word boundary detection issues
  • Privacy concerns with third-party cookies
  • Flashcard feature is effective and appreciated
User reviews
Makes smooth reading in your target/learning language a breeze. Automatically captures vocabulary to learn and drill later. If you want to increase your vocabulary and reading comprehension in a foreign language then this is your tool. It is exactly what I was looking for. Thank you!
by M H, 2024-12-08

Excellent
by Mohammd Nafea371, 2024-09-12

i found it is amazing to learn anew language
by Badaweya maoud, 2024-08-19
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Readlang Web Reader requires very minimum permissions.

Risk impact analysis details
  • High Injects scripts into web pages, which may alter or extract site contents, resulting in a substantial risk.
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Risk likelihood

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