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Yomitan Popup Dictionary Chrome Extension Analysis

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Chrome extension ID: likgccmbimhjbgkjambclfkhldnlhbnn

Yomitan is a browser extension that provides an interactive popup window for instant dictionary definitions while browsing. It supports native audio pronunciation and allows users to import custom dictionaries for a highly personalized learning experience.

Developer:yomidevs
Version:26.6.15.0
Size:15.18MiB
Last updated:
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External:Chrome Web Store

Overview

Installs

100K+

Rating

★ 4.8

152 reviews

Languages

1 locales

Includes English

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

AI & Writing Assistants

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a powerful, versatile, and completely free open-source popup dictionary designed for language learners. It emphasizes its ability to handle 20+ languages, offline functionality, and seamless flashcard integration with Anki.

Inferred product pattern

Community-driven, open-source utility for language acquisition through web immersion.

Review-backed pain points

Users report difficulty finding and installing necessary dictionary files and occasional browser freezes or 'extension corrupted' errors.

Observed feature gaps

Lack of Forvo audio integration and inability to scan text within certain AI chat interfaces like Microsoft Copilot.

Tags
Language LearningPopup DictionaryJapanese LearningAnki IntegrationOpen Source
Target users

- Language learners

- Japanese and Chinese students

- Anki users

- Immersion-based learners

Primary use cases

- Reading foreign language text on the web

- Instant vocabulary lookup

- Automated Anki flashcard creation

- Practicing native pronunciation

Positive themes

- Essential for immersion learning

- Faithful and updated fork of Yomichan

- Powerful feature set for East Asian languages

Negative themes

- Difficulty with initial dictionary setup

- Browser stability issues

- Compatibility gaps with specific web elements

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed as the tool is claimed to be completely free.

Evidence boundary: Extracted from Chrome Web Store listing data and 10 representative user reviews. Review sample size is small relative to the total number of comments.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

Users find the setup process unintuitive, specifically regarding how to acquire and load dictionary archives.

Reliability

Some reports of the extension causing browser freezes or becoming corrupted.

Privacy

No privacy complaints; the listing explicitly claims no data tracking.

Access & pricing

- Free usage observed

- No account requirement observed

- Free plan or free usage claimed

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 3

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 1

Trust signals

- Developer contact

Store metadata

- Version: 26.6.15.0

- Size: 15.18MiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Powerful and versatile pop-up dictionary for language learning used by 60,000+ language learners. Yomitan helps you to decipher texts in 20+ languages which would be otherwise too difficult tackle. Yomitan provides powerful features not available in other browser-based dictionaries: 💬 Interactive popup window for displaying dictionary definitions. 🔍 Search page for easily looking up words. 🌎 Support for more than 20 languages ranging from Japanese to Spanish to Arabic. 🔊 Play native pronunciation audio from multiple sources with the ability to add your own custom audio sources. 📝 Automatic flashcard creation for the Anki flashcard program via the AnkiConnect plugin. 📚 Add multiple dictionaries from recommended and custom sources. Slang, kanji, and pronunciation dictionaries. There are thousands of available dictionaries online ☁️ Works fully offline. No internet connection needed.…

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

popup dictionary extensionlanguage learning toolYomitan dictionaryJapanese popup dictionary

Comparison

Yomitan vs Yomichanbest popup dictionary for JapaneseYomitan vs Rikaichan

Problem

how to learn Japanese readinglookup words while browsingautomatic Anki card creation

Alternative

Yomichan alternativeJapanese dictionary browser extensionAnki popup dictionary

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FAQ

What is Yomitan Popup Dictionary mainly used for?
Yomitan is a browser extension that provides an interactive popup window for instant dictionary definitions while browsing. It supports native audio pronunciation and allows users to import custom dictionaries for a highly personalized learning experience.
What market signals stand out?
Established adoption with moderate review base. Last known update: 06/23/2026.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

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Yomitan Popup Dictionary screenshot
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