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Sense

by Shivam Verma Β· Tools
Manifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 17 Oct 2026

Understand any text in context with local AI - no API keys, no limits

Users
3
βˆ’1 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
5
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#288K
#238K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 4 Feb 2026

Users

monthly, 8 months
024Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 Oct 2026: 3 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 8 months
025Feb 2026Jul 2026Oct 2026
Latest, 17 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 Sense

Sense helps you understand any text you encounter online by providing instant, context-aware explanations powered by AI that runs entirely in your browser. 🎯 What it does: Simply select any text on any webpage, and Sense will instantly explain its meaning based on the surrounding context. Perfect for understanding: β€’ Technical terms and jargon β€’ Complex phrases and idioms β€’ Unfamiliar words and concepts β€’ Abbreviations and acronyms β€’ Names and references ✨ Why use Sense: β€’ Lightning-fast explanations - No waiting for external APIs β€’ Context-aware - Understands the text around your selection β€’ 100% private - All AI processing happens locally in your browser β€’ Works offline - Once model is downloaded, no internet needed β€’ No account required - Just sign in once to get started β€’ Clean interface - Non-intrusive tooltips that appear on demand πŸ”’ Privacy First: Unlike other AI tools, Sense runs entirely in your browser using WebGPU technology. Your selected text never leaves your device. No data is collected, stored, or sent to external servers. πŸ“š How it works: 1. Download an AI model (runs locally - one-time download) 2. Browse any website as usual 3. Select text you want to understand 4. Get instant contextual explanations in a tooltip πŸ’‘ Perfect for: β€’ Students researching complex topics β€’ Professionals reading technical documentation β€’ Language learners encountering unfamiliar terms β€’ Anyone curious about understanding text better β€’ Researchers analyzing dense academic papers πŸš€ Technical Details: β€’ Uses state-of-the-art local AI models (Qwen2, SmolLM2) β€’ Powered by WebGPU for fast inference β€’ Model size: 300MB - 900MB (one-time download) β€’ Requires Chrome 113+ with WebGPU support Get Sense today and never struggle with confusing text again. Understanding is just a selection away!

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days0+0.0%00.00
30 daysβˆ’1βˆ’25.0%00.00
6 monthsβˆ’2βˆ’40.0%00.00

Version history

1 versions recorded
1.0.04 Feb 2026

Details

Category
Tools
First seen
4 Feb 2026
Size
1.9 MB
Languages
en
Pricing
Free
Privacy policy
photon3009.github.io
Extension ID
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Permissions and risk

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

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