Readlang Web Reader

Name: Readlang Web Reader
Rating: 4.3238095238095235 (210 reviews)
Author: https://readlang.com

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

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Readlang Web Reader is a powerful Chrome extension designed to enhance language learning as you browse. Simply visit websites in the language you're learning, click the "R" button to activate Readlang, then click or highlight words and phrases to translate instantly. It automatically generates flashcards and vocabulary lists to help reinforce your memory and boost retention.

This tool transforms your everyday web surfing into an engaging language immersion experience. For added convenience, you can right-click any webpage to import a plain text version into Readlang.com for focused reading practice. Featured on Lifehacker, Readlang is ideal for learners who want to combine real-world reading with practical memorization techniques, making language acquisition enjoyable and efficient.

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Version:

0.9.11 Last updated: 2025-06-26

Creation date:

2017-05-17

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Permissions:

activeTab
contextMenus
scripting

Host permissions:

https://readlang.com/*
https://test.readlang.com/*
http://localhost/*

Size:

634.00KB

Email:

st*****@readlang.com

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Chrome Web Store

Data ingested on:

2025-07-09

Ranking

# 1,759 ▲ 29

Other rankings

#30 in Education ▲ 1

#5 in Learn a new language

#17 in Chrome Web Store Home Page

#17 in reader keyword 69 ▼ 1

#51 in web keyword 74

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User reviews

Readlang Web Reader is praised for its effective instant translations, vocabulary flashcards, and user-friendly interface that significantly aid language learners. It's especially valued for supporting many languages and facilitating effortless reading practice. However, users report drawbacks including limited phrase translation without subscription, subpar text-to-speech quality in some languages, lack of support for certain regional languages, privacy concerns due to required third-party cookies, and technical issues with word selection or boundary detection in complex languages like Japanese.

Pros

Helps language learners by providing instant translations and creating flashcards from looked-up words, aiding vocabulary improvement.
Supports many languages and offers a clean, user-friendly reading interface that makes language learning enjoyable and efficient.
Facilitates smooth reading in target languages and automatically captures vocabulary for later review and drilling.
Includes features like text-to-speech and synchronization of translations with flashcards, enhancing the learning experience.
Allows import/export of flashcards and supports various types of content including texts and videos with synced captions.

Cons

Text-to-speech functionality is poor or lacking quality for some languages such as Hindi.
Limitations on translating more than single words without a subscription, including daily phrase translation caps, leading to frustration about hidden costs.
Some important languages (e.g., Tamil in Indian languages) are missing from the supported language list, limiting usability for certain users.
The extension requires third-party cookies, which raises privacy concerns and conflicts with users' ad blockers or privacy preferences.
Issues with selection and word boundary detection in languages like Japanese and problems with letter-by-letter selection from outside websites, reducing usability for certain languages.

Recent reviews

a handy browser extension for language learners that offers instant translations and creates flashcards from words you look up, helping improve vocabulary effortlessly. supports many languages, provides a clean reading interface, and makes language learning enjoyable and efficient excellent work!

D *****, 2025-06-08

Ok this might sound weird, but after an adblocker, this is probably the extension that has done most to improve my day to day internet experience. My Spanish just wasn't good enough to read recreationally when I had to flip to google translate every paragraph for anything harder than a fairy tale. Now I can actually get language practice in my down time, without it feeling like a chore. I can just read the news or browse reddit or whatever in Spanish instead of English. I wish I had something similar to use on mobile. I have a lot more chances to read on my phone during the day than on my laptop.

Ro*****, 2025-04-30

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!

M *****, 2024-12-08

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Extension safety

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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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Readlang Web Reader has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.
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