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MicBuddy – Speak to Type

by benjaminsaintpeter · Accessibility
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 15 Oct 2026

Voice-to-text input for any text field on the web using native Web Speech API

Users
133
+7 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#75K
#63K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 21 Jul 2025

Users

monthly, 15 months
066133Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 133 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 15 months
001Jul 2025Mar 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 15 Oct 2026: 1 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 MicBuddy – Speak to Type

Convert speech to text in any input field using voice typing and Web Speech API. Just press Alt + V and start speaking. No setup required. MicBuddy is a voice-to-text Chrome extension that allows you to dictate directly into any input field on the web. Using your browser’s built-in Web Speech API, MicBuddy enables speech recognition in real time — no accounts, external servers, or AI APIs required. MicBuddy works on a variety of websites, including Gmail, Notion, Google Docs, LinkedIn, forms, and any site where you normally type. It’s perfect for users who want to boost productivity, reduce typing strain, or improve accessibility through hands-free input. MicBuddy supports all languages recognized by your browser’s speech engine, depending on your system configuration. You can also change your language in Chrome’s voice settings. To use MicBuddy, focus any input or textarea field, then press Alt + V on your keyboard to start dictation. MicBuddy will listen to your speech and type the recognized words directly into the selected field. You can also customize the shortcut in chrome://extensions/shortcuts. MicBuddy is ideal for: Typing emails, notes, and replies faster Filling forms and writing blog posts by speaking Users with repetitive strain injury or limited mobility Students and professionals who prefer voice input Writers who want to capture thoughts quickly using speech MicBuddy is completely private and lightweight. It uses your browser’s native Web Speech API to process speech locally. Your voice is never transmitted to any third party, and no user data is collected or stored. Coming Soon: AI-powered grammar and sentence rephrasing Support for multiple dictation styles (email, notes, formal writing) Quiet mode and multilingual switching To get started, install the extension and press Alt + V in any text field to start speaking. Built by SWSDevs – https://swsdevs.co

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+3+2.3%00.00
30 days+7+5.6%00.00
6 months+50+60.2%+1+5.00
1 year+87+189.1%+1+5.00

Version history

2 versions recorded
1.0.121 Jul 2025
1.0.018 Jul 2025

Details

Category
Accessibility
First seen
18 Jul 2025
Size
29 KB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
micbuddy.netlify.app
Support
swsdevs.co
Extension ID
pcmgpiabeghhdbehfjafnjelangdocdk

Permissions and risk

Low riskimpact 2, likelihood 1
Permissions
activeTabstorage
Site access
<all_urls>
Can read and change data on every website you visit.

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