Makes it more convenient to use Wiktionary.

Latest Version

Version
1.8
Update
April 19, 2022
Size
788KiB
Developer
Category
Users
485
Rating
4.5 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (UK)
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Permissions
Https://*.wiktionary.org/wiki/*
ContextMenus
Storage
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Better Wiktionary Extension

It currently includes the following features.

1. Context menu for word selection. Unlike other existing Wiktionary extensions, my extension reuses the tab, so if you look up multiple times, the browser will not be flooded with Wiktionary tabs.
2. Adds language switch icons next to the entry title. The entries can be customised in the settings page that can be opened by clicking the extension icon in the tool bar. This was necessary for me for learning French, because sometimes the English version for a French word entry did not have as detailed explanation as the French version. I need to switch between English and French version, and the stock way (\"Languages\" at the middle of the left bar) was not convenient.
3. Adds a button to toggle links. This is to make it easy to copy plain text.

More features will be added later...
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 2, "name": "Better Wiktionary", "description": "Makes it more convenient to use Wiktionary.", "version": "1.8", "author": "Sin Jeong-hun", "icons": { "128": "icon128.png" }, "background": { "scripts": ["background.js"] }, "permissions": [ "https://*.wiktionary.org/wiki/*", "contextMenus", "storage" ], "web_accessible_resources": [ "flags/*.svg", "data/*.txt"], "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["https://*.wiktionary.org/wiki/*"], "js": [ "settings_common.js", "sjhUtilities.js", "modifier.js"], "css": [ "my.css"] } ], "browser_action": {}, "browser_specific_settings": { "gecko": { "id": {0ca98e91-d41b-4661-be14-fa86c2d58a2a} } }}
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How to download and manually install Better Wiktionary extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Better Wiktionary extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Better Wiktionary extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Better Wiktionary extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Better Wiktionary extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Better Wiktionary extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Better Wiktionary Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Better Wiktionary extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Better Wiktionary extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Better Wiktionary extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Better Wiktionary extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Better Wiktionary extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Better Wiktionary extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Better Wiktionary extension file

Select and download the Better Wiktionary extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Better Wiktionary extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Better Wiktionary extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Better Wiktionary extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Better Wiktionary extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Ziyuan Lin (ID: 0000003f1a53eb44) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/23/2023 Can it adjust the case (uppercase -> lowercase) automatically?

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Łukasz Józefczyk (ID: 000000621ecb7424) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/04/2023 It's awesome.

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Arda ŞEN (ID: 000000fb748b5635) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 04/12/2023 The flags appear on the top is awesome, had to go between English and Russian because of the same problem you had but the ' and space combination, when I make an apostrophe on my keyboard, they are not the same, can you come up with a solution for this.

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Die große Göttin (ID: 0000001f5c619a80) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/01/2022 Hello! how can I exclude from the table of content all those articles in languages that i dont need? im interested only in french, english, german and dont wanna see articles about all the other languages it is boring to scroll over and over

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Rafael Cirilo (ID: 00000056ad3633a5) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/14/2022 Is it possible for the extension to open the wiktionary page in a new tab but I stay in the original tab? What I really wish is to open multiple wiktionary pages.