Modernise historical English into contemporary language from the popup or context menu.
Users
22
0 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#146K
#121K among extensions
Version
1.0.1
updated 20 Nov 2025
Users
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:22 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 11 months
Latest, 16 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About ModernTongue
ModernTongue helps you read and understand historical English texts with ease (pre-20th century).
Suppose you study philosophy, history, or literature and struggle with old-fashioned language in works like Shakespeare or Locke. This tool instantly rewrites passages into plain modern English while keeping their meaning.
Highlight a section or use the pop-up to get a quick, natural translation right in your browser.
It’s fast, private, and built for students and researchers who want clarity without losing context.