Explain It to Me - AI Text Simplifier
Transform complex text into clear explanations with AI - from beginner to expert level
As of June 2026, Explain It to Me - AI Text Simplifier has 22 users and a 4.60/5 rating from 5 reviews in the Accessibility category.
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4.60
5 reviews
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5
Version
3.0.0
Manifest V3
History
7 snapshotsTracking since Apr 1, 2026.
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| Date | Users | Rating | Reviews | Version |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 21 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| Apr 19, 2026 | 22 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| Apr 28, 2026 | 24 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| May 8, 2026 | 25 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| May 16, 2026 | 23 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| May 25, 2026 | 25 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 27 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
| Now | 22 | 4.60 | 5 | 3.0.0 |
Permissions & access
- Permissions
- activeTabcontextMenusstoragescriptingnotifications
- Host access
- https://api.openai.com/*, https://uamas.openai.azure.com/*, https://api-inference.huggingface.co/*, https://router.huggingface.co/*
Screenshots
About
Explain It to Me is a beautiful Chrome extension that transforms dense, jargon-filled web content into clear, digestible explanations—right inside your browser. Highlight any text, choose from four intelligence levels, and instantly get a tailored breakdown that fits your needs. No more tab-hopping or copy-pasting into separate apps. Everything you need happens in-page, with a sleek, responsive interface. Features: • Smart Text Selection: Highlight any text on any webpage and invoke the extension with a right-click. • Four Intelligence Levels: – Kid-Friendly: Simple, analogy-rich explanations as if you’re five years old. – High School: Clear, conversational language enriched with academic vocabulary. – College: Detailed analysis with nuanced insights and relevant examples. – Expert: Technical terminology, comprehensive analysis, and broader context. • AI-Powered: Leverages advanced language models (GPT-4, etc.) for accurate, context-aware explanations. • Smart Memory: Remembers your last-used explanation level so you don’t have to reselect it every time. • Privacy-First: All processing goes through your own OpenAI/Azure configuration—no text is stored or shared. • Beautiful UI: Full-screen modal with smooth animations, keyboard (Escape) support, and backdrop click to close. • Copy & Share: One-click copy of your explanation, perfect for study notes, team handoffs, or social posts. • Usage Statistics: Track how many explanations you’ve generated and which levels you use most—see your learning journey evolve. How it works: Install the extension from the Chrome Web Store. Highlight any piece of text on any webpage. Right-click, select “Explain It to Me,” and pick your preferred level. Read, copy, or share the instant explanation without ever leaving the page.
Technical
- Version
- 3.0.0
- Manifest
- V3
- Size
- 52.83KiB
- Min Chrome
- 88
- Languages
- 1
- Featured
- No
Metadata
- ID
- pdmlcndlahbkoeodgbkopnbkoicpdhbe
- Developer ID
- u8218a3e36c05d44c19b1cfa942273446
- Developer Email
- [email protected]
- Created
- Jun 17, 2025
- Last Updated (Store)
- Dec 13, 2025
- Last Scraped
- Jun 4, 2026
- Website
- —
- Support URL
- —
- Privacy Policy
- https://explain-it-to-me-privacy.vercel.app/
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