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Language Annotator

by fireindark707 · Education
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Highlight, save, translate, review words, auto-collect examples, use dictionary support, and practice while browsing.

Users
101
+7 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
12
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#83K
#70K among extensions
Version
1.5.5
updated 26 Jul 2026

Users

monthly, 3 years
052103Feb 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 101 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
0612Feb 2024Jul 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 12 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 Language Annotator

Language Annotator: Your Immersive Reading-Based Learning System Forget traditional translation tools and fragmented vocabulary memorization. Language Annotator is an innovative reading system that transforms your everyday reading experience into an efficient vocabulary acquisition process, helping you truly remember new words. Now, Language Annotator fully supports e-book readers, allowing you to seamlessly learn and manage vocabulary while reading e-books in PDF, EPUB, or MOBI formats. Why Language Annotator Works Most people forget words immediately after looking them up because lookup and memory are disconnected. Language Annotator uniquely integrates them into one continuous flow, making learning happen naturally within your reading: Instant Translation & Vocabulary Saving: Select text on any webpage or e-book to translate it directly in place, without switching tabs or breaking your reading flow. Encounter a word you want to remember? Save it instantly, preserving its original context. Contextual Learning: The system automatically collects example sentences from the pages you read, providing the real context in which a word appears. You don't just learn what a word means; you learn how it's actually used. Repeated Exposure & Memory Reinforcement: Saved words are automatically highlighted in your future reading. You won't see them only once; you'll encounter them again in new articles and contexts. This natural, repeated exposure is often more effective than isolated memorization. Personalized Vocabulary Management: Through the word manager, you can search, edit, and organize all your saved words, then enter practice mode for deeper review. Language Annotator is not just a translation tool; it's a personal vocabulary system that becomes more valuable the more you read, turning reading itself into the place where learning happens. How to Use It: Basic Operations 1. Instant Translation While Reading: * Simply select any text on a webpage or within a supported e-book (PDF, EPUB, MOBI). * A translation will appear directly on the page, allowing you to understand the content without interruption. 2. Adding New Words to Your Vocabulary: * When you encounter a word you wish to remember: * Select the word on the page. * Right-click (or long-press on touch devices). * Choose "Add Word to Annotator Vocabulary" from the context menu. * A popup will appear. Confirm or enter the meaning of the word. * Click "Save". * The word, along with its context, is now saved directly into your personal vocabulary library. 3. Seeing Saved Words Highlighted in Future Reading: * As you continue browsing foreign-language websites or reading e-books, any words you've previously saved will be automatically highlighted on the page. * This repeated exposure in new contexts helps reinforce your memory. 4. Collecting Real Examples Automatically: * Language Annotator automatically saves the sentence where you encountered and saved a word, providing you with real-world examples of its usage. 5. Reviewing Your Word Library: * Access the full word manager to search, edit, and organize your saved vocabulary. * Utilize the practice mode for in-depth review and memory consolidation of your collected words.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+12+13.5%00.00
30 days+7+7.4%00.00
6 months+59+140.5%00.00
1 year+81+405.0%+110.00

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Language Annotator appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
language#14+7
forget#51+8
remember#82−4

Version history

18 versions recorded
1.5.526 Jul 2026
1.5.325 May 2026
1.5.224 May 2026
1.4.1023 Apr 2026
1.4.97 Apr 2026
1.4.86 Apr 2026
1.4.75 Apr 2026
1.4.54 Apr 2026

Details

Category
Education
First seen
22 Apr 2024
Size
5.6 MB
Languages
en, id, es, fr, ru, ar, hi, zh-CN
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
pplocadbndpadfenglgleehcfjaciobg

Permissions and risk

Moderate riskimpact 3, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabstorageunlimitedStoragecontextMenus
Site access
https://translate.googleapis.com/*https://kateglo.lostfocus.org/*https://freedictionaryapi.com/*https://jotoba.de/*https://media.githubusercontent.com/*https://raw.githubusercontent.com/*

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