Learn vocabulary in a new language effortlessly while browsing the web.

Latest Version

Version
1.3.3
Update
August 12, 2021
Size
3.33MiB
Developer
lexios.io
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
4.60526 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Deutsch
English
Français
Español
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Permissions
Storage
UnlimitedStorage
ActiveTab

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Lexios Extension

Vocabulary is an essential part of the language learning process. Until now, you could use vocabulary cards or dedicated apps to do so. That works. But it requires a lot of dedication and planning. With Lexios, we enable you to learn vocabulary effortlessly while browsing the web. Scientific research clearly shows the advantages of this approach. That's what we base our service on.


Start now!

► Install the Browser Extension
► Choose the language you want to learn and your base language (the one you browse the web)
► Select your current level in your target language (the one you want to learn)
► Choose the amount of words that shall be translated per webpage
► Use the pronunciation feature to hear the word
► Select websites where you don't want to see any translations

Supported Base Languages: English, German, French

Supported Target Languages: English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese

More languages will follow soon.



Your data privacy is critical to us. We only collect essential data that helps us understand how Lexios is functioning and improve our service for you. Therefore, we anonymize your data. We do not share any data outside Lexios.
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Source Manifest.json

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"version":"1.3.3",
"name":"__MSG_appName__",
"description":"__MSG_appDesc__",
"default_locale":"en",
"manifest_version":2,
"icons":{"128":"assets/images/logo/logo_128.png"},
"content_scripts":[{"matches":[""],
"run_at":"document_start",
"js":["browser-polyfill.min.js",
"content.js"],
"css":["content/Popup.css"]}],
"browser_action":{"default_popup":"index.html",
"default_title":"Lexios"},
"background":{"scripts":["background.js",
"browser-polyfill.min.js"]},
"content_security_policy":"script-src 'self' https://apis.google.com https://*.firebasedatabase.app; object-src 'self'; img-src 'self' https://www.gstatic.com/",
"permissions":["storage",
"unlimitedStorage",
"activeTab",
""],
"web_accessible_resources":["assets/fonts/roboto-v20-latin-300.woff2",
"assets/fonts/roboto-v20-latin-500.woff2",
"assets/fonts/roboto-v20-latin-700.woff2",
"assets/fonts/roboto-v20-latin-regular.woff"],
"browser_specific_settings":{"gecko":{"id":"[email protected]"}}}
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How to download and manually install Lexios extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Lexios 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 Lexios extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Lexios extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

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

If you ever need to manually install a Lexios 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 Lexios Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Lexios extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Lexios extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Lexios 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 Lexios 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 Lexios extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Lexios 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 Lexios extension file

Select and download the Lexios 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 Lexios 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 Lexios 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 Lexios 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 Lexios extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Manost (ID: 0000005f03d24e60) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/01/2023 Super Tool, Danke

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Jeremy E (ID: 000000146662f841) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 09/15/2023 Pratique pour apprendre les mots par contre comme on est focus sur le mot et pas la phrase, parfois c'est pas le bon mot. Mais l'idée est bonne. En plus on peut désactiver la traduction pour 10min seulement par ex. Pratique

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Gabriel Vanderlei (ID: 00000022eaa43229) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 05/07/2023 Muito bom! Pena que parece que foi abandonado...

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Frédéric Guffroy (ID: 000000c49ae07599) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/13/2021 Très bon outil pour apprendre du vocabulaire au fil de l'eau. Attention toutefois aux traductions hors contexte.

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Ashuman Chauhan (ID: 00000075238196d6) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/27/2021 This is great, and it seems swifter than some of the other, similar addons. Muchas gracias!