Create a list of words and phrases. See them highlighted on every page you visit.

Latest Version

Version
1.7.3
Update
October 24, 2021
Size
1.01MiB
Developer
Category
Users
4,000+
Rating
4.18182 ★
Manifest Version
2
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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Word Highlighter Extension

The extension can be used to expand your vocabulary. When you learn a new word, add it to Word Highlighter, and you won't forget the word because it will be highlighted every time you encounter it.

Word Highlighter is smart about how it matches words on the page with words in the dictionary. It understands that \"cherry\" and \"cherries\", \"aprender Español\" and \"aprendemos Español\" are the same. Smart matching is supported in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Dutch, Norwegian, Portuguese, Russian and Swedish.

- Tracks words and definitions. Words can be added either in the \"Words\" tab of the extension popup, or by selecting the word and clicking \"Add word\" in the context menu.
- Highlights tracked words on all pages.
- Displays a tooltip with the definition when you hover over a highlighted word.
- Displays info about the number of highlighted words on the page.
- Supports exporting words to and importing from csv and json.
- Supports customizing highlight color.
- Supports having multiple groups of words with different settings.
- Supports disabling all highlights or specific groups on selected pages.
- Tracks how often each word was found.
- Respects your privacy - it doesn't send any of your data anywhere.
- Free and open-source.
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Source Manifest.json

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How to download and manually install Word Highlighter extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install Word Highlighter 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 Word Highlighter extension file

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

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User reviews

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Aleks (ID: 0000001862c830bb) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 11/15/2023 Great!

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Sushant Dotel (ID: 000000a9d3756008) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/27/2023 Works as expected. Unlike some other highlighters I used, it also gives word meanings on hover. Csv import is nifty. Thank you!

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ME mr (ID: 000000123c5e1535) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 06/27/2023 very useful, thank you!

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Max (ID: 0000004048ed0028) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/02/2023 just doesnt work. words are not recognized. if i type in "national" and turn off "strict search" it DOES NOT highlight compound words like "international" , "supranational", "nationalist",... just not usable. hate it

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Bea (ID: 0000003c4aa45489) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 02/17/2023 Great extension the only drawback is that there is a limited number of languages if it's possible can you add Korean to the list?