# Pinyin It

> Add pinyin to Chinese characters. 给网页添加拼音.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/pinyin-it](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pinyin-it)

## Overview

- **ID:** `pinyin-it`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** sunfy
- **Category:** other
- **Daily users:** 133
- **Weekly downloads:** 2
- **Rating:** 3.86 / 5 (7 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.0.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-24
- **First published:** 2019-07-04
- **Size:** 154 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/pinyin-it/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/jacobsun/browser-extension-pinyinit/issues](https://github.com/jacobsun/browser-extension-pinyinit/issues)

## Description

Pinyin It is a Chrome extension designed to help users learn and read Chinese more effectively by adding pinyin annotations above Chinese characters on any webpage. This tool is perfect for students, educators, or anyone interested in Chinese language reading and comprehension. With a simple installation, Pinyin It enhances your browsing experience by providing phonetic guidance directly on web content, facilitating easier pronunciation and understanding of Chinese text. The extension supports seamless integration and is user-friendly, making learning Chinese accessible without leaving your browser.

## Rankings

- #10,075 — Overall

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/pinyin-it)