MyVocab adds more features to vocabulary.com.

Latest Version

Version
0.1.8
Update
March 28, 2024
Size
49.79KiB
Developer
Category
Users
1,000+
Rating
3.4 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
English (United States)
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MyVocab Extension

MyVocab makes it just a click to look up your words in other dictionaries.

It adds more links to other dictionaries or references on word definition page of vocabulary.com. The following sites are supported:

* Dictionary.com
* Youdao.com
* Etymonline.com
* Google Images
* Merriam-Webster Dictionary
* The Free Dictionary
* Google Define

Usage: Click on any place in a word definition page to show the links.

Note: this extension is not affiliated with vocabulary.com.

ChangleLog:

0.2.0
- New release after 8 years!
- Update to manifest v3.
- Better styles.

0.1.8
- Fix styles for the new site.

0.1.7
- Fix a bug that prevents it from working for HTTPS protocol.

0.1.6
- Fix margin on dictionary tab.

0.1.5
- Fix package.

0.1.4
New feature:
- Reduces extra vertical space on word page.

0.1.3
New feature:
- Fix progress gauge display when the page is zoomed.

0.1.2
New feature:
- Add a dropdown menu for more link buttons.

0.1.1
First Chrome store release.
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "name": "MyVocab", "short_name": "Powerful vocabulary.com", "description": "MyVocab adds more features to vocabulary.com.", "version": "0.1.8", "icons": { "16": "img/vocabulary.png", "48": "img/vocabulary48.png", "128": "img/vocabulary128.png" }, "content_scripts": [ { "matches": ["*://www.vocabulary.com/*"], "js": ["jquery-2.1.0.min.js", "functions.js"], "css": ["style.css"], "run_at": "document_end" } ], "host_permissions": ["https://www.vocabulary.com/*"], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": ["img/*.png"], "matches": ["*://www.vocabulary.com/*"] } ]}
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How to download and manually install MyVocab extension for Chrome

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

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

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

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

This is another method to install MyVocab 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 MyVocab extension file

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

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User reviews

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Thor Galle (ID: 0000004ca71ad1c1) Voted 2 ★ - Updated 03/11/2019 Cool idea but very limited and outdated. There is a much better version of this available that also does things like adding translations to any language. Check it out here: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/vocabularycom-enhancer-un/diddacjdgklfjgnlmknacnakjcgdiegn

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Jackson Jolley (ID: 0000004cebca3507) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 08/29/2018 It sucks and is a virus

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Mehboob Elahi (ID: 000000973d0e05e0) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 03/06/2018 Ya, very true, one this is missing here, that is he should have given option to add our own interested links as well, like any local language dictionary also.

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(ID: ) Voted 1 ★ - Updated 03/30/2017 Ne fait rien.

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Sada W (ID: 0000004748f388bc) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 07/16/2016 dude you are a genius! saves a lot of time!