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Askly – AI Chrome Extension to Define, Explain & Summarize Text

by MiniDevTools · Tools
Manifest V3 in_app
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

AI Chrome extension to define, explain, and summarize highlighted text instantly without switching tabs.

Users
2
−1 in 30 days
Rating
0.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
0
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#363K
#276K among extensions
Version
1.0.3
updated 19 Jan 2026

Users

monthly, 10 months
023Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 2 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 10 months
001Dec 2025Jun 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 0 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Askly – AI Chrome Extension to Define, Explain & Summarize Text

Askly is an AI-powered Chrome extension that helps you understand text instantly. Highlight any word, sentence, or paragraph on a webpage and Askly will define, explain, or summarize it using AI — without opening a new tab or breaking your focus. Askly works on any website and is built for people who read, research, or write online every day. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔹 How It Works - Highlight any text on a webpage - Click Ask Askly - Choose Define, Explain, or Summarize - Get an instant AI response -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ✨ Key Features - Define unfamiliar words and phrases - Explain complex or technical text - Summarize long passages quickly - Works on all websites - Lightweight, fast popup interface -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🆓 Free Version - Define, Explain, and Summarize actions - 20 AI requests per day - No account required -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ⭐ Askly Pro - Upgrade to Pro for a more powerful workflow: - Unlimited AI requests - Custom prompt buttons - Save and favorite responses - Theme and appearance customization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔒 Privacy-First Askly stores preferences locally in your browser. Only the text you choose is sent to the AI when you request a response. No ads. No tracking.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 days−1−33.3%00.00
6 months+2–00.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Askly – AI Chrome Extension to Define, Explain & Summarize Text appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
define#49−36

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.319 Jan 2026
1.0.211 Dec 2025

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
11 Dec 2025
Size
219 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
in_app
Privacy policy
band-cart-a59.notion.site
Extension ID
dakaopfhcfljmajppmijkaccdnmcjmem

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 2
Permissions
storage
Site access
https://api.openai.com/*https://extensionpay.com/*

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