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Explain It to Me - AI Text Simplifier

by waltertaya · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Transform complex text into clear explanations with AI - from beginner to expert level

Users
31
+4 in 30 days
Rating
4.6 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#129K
#107K among extensions
Version
3.1.0
updated 14 Oct 2026

Users

monthly, 16 months
01631Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 31 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 16 months
025Jun 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 5 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 Explain It to Me - AI Text Simplifier

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.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+10.7%00.00
30 days+4+14.8%00.00
6 months+7+29.2%00.00
1 year+15+93.8%+2+0.27

Version history

5 versions recorded
3.1.014 Oct 2026
3.0.013 Dec 2025
2.3.29 Dec 2025
2.2.07 Jul 2025
2.1.117 Jun 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
17 Jun 2025
Size
42 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
explain-it-to-me-privacy.vercel.app
Extension ID
pdmlcndlahbkoeodgbkopnbkoicpdhbe

Permissions and risk

Elevated riskimpact 4, likelihood 2
Permissions
activeTabcontextMenusstoragescriptingnotifications
Site access
https://api.openai.com/*https://uamas.openai.azure.com/*https://api-inference.huggingface.co/*https://router.huggingface.co/*http://localhost:8080/*https://explain-it-to-me.onrender.com/*

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