Selecton — selection popup. Copy & search

Customizable popup with actions on text selection

Selecton - Easy Text Selection and Action Popup

Selecton — selection popup. Copy & search is a versatile Chrome extension that enhances text selection by providing a customizable popup with instant actions. From copying and searching to currency and unit conversion, this tool supports multiple functions, including smart selection features, contextual buttons, live translation, and dictionary definitions. With privacy as a priority, Selecton remains open-source and does not track user data.

Extension stats

By: emvaized
Users: 3,000+
Rating: 4.80
(90)
Version: 3.9.4 (Last updated: 2024-11-11)
Creation date: 2021-02-18
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • notifications
  • clipboardRead
Host permissions:
  • https://translate.googleapis.com/*
  • https://api.exchangerate.host/*
  • https://min-api.cryptocompare.com/data/*
  • https://*.wikipedia.org/w/*
Size: 145.41K

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Extension summary

Analyze keywords
  • Copy or search any text in one click, just like in Opera browser. Especially useful for laptops
  • Currency converter (supports 30+ currencies and 10+ crypto currencies)
  • Basic units converter (metric/imperial) and timezones conversion
  • Contextual buttons depending on selected text, such as 'Open link', 'Translate', 'Show on map', CSS color preview and more
  • Smart selection feature - automatic snapping by words, so you'll never lose that last letter again
  • Customizable appearance for the tooltip, and ability to set custom selection color
  • Selection handles, which allow to quickly edit text selection
  • Live translation of the selected text on hovering the "Translate" button
  • Dictionary button, which fetches definition from Wikipedia on hover
  • Highlighter button, which allows to highlight specific text on page and quickly find it later
  • Instant word and symbols count in text selection ...and much more

Selecton does not collect, store or share any personal data, and will always remain open-source as a guarantee of it. If you want to financially support the project, you can find the Ko-Fi link on GitHub page or in extension options.

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
  • Exceeds functionality of other browsers like Opera
  • Flexible and customizable settings
  • Useful copy and search buttons
  • Seamlessly integrates and functions well
  • Saves users time and irritation
Cons
  • Issues with certain features after updates
  • Pop-up translations redirect to new tabs instead of showing within the existing tab
  • Inaccurate currency converter
  • Bugs related to the highlight feature
  • No clear way to manually order buttons
Most mentioned
  • Exceeds Opera's functionality
  • Customization and flexibility
  • Bugs and issues after updates
  • Need for pop-up translations
  • Useful copy and search features
User reviews
I came looking for something that would replace Opera's functionality. This has FAR exceeded it.
by Hamza Patel, 2024-11-22

Шикарное расширение ,давно искал, хотел уже к ЯБ возвращаться. Ещё бы при переводе всплывало окошко с переводом , а не перекидывало на сайт, вообще было бы ЖИРНО!!!!!! После ответа разработчика даже прикопаться не к чему, осталось только деньги брать

Лучше SSS расширение номер 1
by Fafer, 2024-11-17
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Selecton — selection popup. Copy & search requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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