WordByWord – Vocabulary Highlighter & Tracker
Highlight and translate unknown words while reading. Track your vocabulary progress on websites, YouTube & PDFs in 50+ languages.
As of June 2026, WordByWord – Vocabulary Highlighter & Tracker has 36 users and a 5.00/5 rating from 3 reviews in the Education category.
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5.00
3 reviews
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Version
1.1.1
Manifest V3
History
8 snapshotsTracking since Apr 16, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | 34 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| Apr 24, 2026 | 38 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| Apr 30, 2026 | 36 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| May 7, 2026 | 39 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| May 12, 2026 | 32 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| May 24, 2026 | 39 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| May 31, 2026 | 42 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| Jun 6, 2026 | 37 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
| Now | 36 | 5.00 | 3 | 1.1.1 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- storageidentitycontextMenuswebNavigationtabsoffscreencookies
- Host access
- https://api.wordbyword.io/*, <all_urls>, file://*/*
Screenshots
About
Feel stuck reading real content in French or another language? You understand the main idea. But unknown words keep pulling you out of the text. And you can’t tell which words you actually know and which you don’t. WordByWord helps you take control of your vocabulary — on any website. Turn any page, YouTube video, or PDF into a visual vocabulary map. 🔦 SPOTLIGHT MODE – SEE YOUR VOCABULARY Stop guessing your level. • Instantly highlight unknown words on any webpage • Color-coded by learning status (new → learning → known) • See how much of the page you truly understand • Update word status directly on the page • Watch your vocabulary grow over time Now you don’t just read a language. You see exactly where you stand. 🌍 LEARN WHERE YOU ACTUALLY READ Unlike apps that lock you into their content, WordByWord works wherever you read: • Websites & online articles • YouTube subtitles • PDFs (local & online files) • Blogs, news, research papers Your vocabulary stays consistent everywhere. 📺 YOUTUBE LEARNING • Click any subtitle word to translate and save • Auto-pause on hover • Seamless subtitle sync • Build vocabulary from real content 📄 PDF SUPPORT • Translate words directly inside PDFs • Perfect for books, textbooks, and research papers • Works with local and online documents 🎯 VOCABULARY TRAINER Control turns into real progress. • Smart spaced repetition • Multiple training modes • Custom collections • Track your knowledge level • Sync with wordbyword.io 🌎 50+ LANGUAGES French, Spanish, German, Japanese, Korean, Italian, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Russian and many more. 🚀 WHY WORDBYWORD? Unlike basic translators, WordByWord helps you: ✓ See which words you know and which you don’t ✓ Build your vocabulary faster with real content ✓ Track your progress visually ✓ Stay consistent across all content ✓ Learn from the web — not just inside an app Install → Activate Spotlight → Take control. Learn the language — Word by Word.
Technical
- Version
- 1.1.1
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 1.44MiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 3
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- nnikiceohfnfopndpmmkkeojiijhcbbg
- Developer ID
- ue979098f737a93c5d862b1dafa133ae7
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Sep 14, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Mar 4, 2026
- Last Scraped
- Jun 6, 2026
- Website
- wordbyword.io
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- http://wordbyword.io/privacy-policy
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