Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool

With this extension you can check text with the free style and grammar checker LanguageTool. It finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect, like mixing up there/their, a/an, or repeating a word.
What is Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool?
"Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool" is a Firefox add-on that allows you to check your texts for spelling and grammar errors across the internet. It works on almost any website and supports more than 25 languages. The extension uses advanced techniques to detect numerous errors that traditional spell checkers may miss. It's user-friendly, working real-time as you type and provides style suggestions to elevate your writing. It respects your privacy, by securely sending your texts for check without storing your IP address or requiring registration.

Add-on stats

Version: 8.11.8 (Last updated: 2024-08-28)
Creation date: 2016-06-10
Weekly download count: 9,125
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • alarms
Size: 12.02M

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Add-on summary

Check your texts for spelling and grammar problems everywhere on the web

★ Finds many errors that a simple spell checker cannot detect ★ No registration needed ★ Supports more than 25 languages (see below) ★ Works on almost any website including Gmail, Facebook, Twitter

This free extension ensures that your writing is error-free via the grammar and style checker LanguageTool. LanguageTool detects many errors that a simple spell checker cannot, such as grammar issues, commonly confused words, and punctuation oversights. Additionally, LanguageTool offers style suggestions to elevate your writing: synonym replacements for overused words, concise rephrasing of wordy sentences, and formal alternatives to commonly used expressions.

LanguageTool is designed with simplicity in mind, instantly analyzing your text as you type. It is compatible with most platforms, including social networks such as Twitter and LinkedIn, and e-mail services such as Gmail.

With LanguageTool, our aim is to give users a full-feature grammar checker and proofreader that will enable them to have control and confidence over their content. While LanguageTool is a vital extension for non-native speakers, it also recognizes many mistakes that are frequently made by native speakers. This grammar and spelling correction works across several varieties of commonly spoken languages, and is capable of distinguishing between American and British English. LanguageTool also features a personal dictionary for exceptions or words that you might commonly use, but are not found in a conventional dictionary; it will learn to recognize these words for future grammar checking and proofreading.

Unlike other services like Grammarly (a.k.a. Grammerly :-), QuillBot, and Ginger, LanguageTool supports more than 25 languages including English, Spanish, French, German, Polish, and Russian (see below for the complete list).

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User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Positive first impressions
  • Helps users write correctly
  • Reduces awkward situations while writing
Cons
  • Limited language support (e.g., missing Czech)
Most mentioned
  • Importance of language support
  • User satisfaction with writing assistance
Recent reviews
by cacti_009, 2024-11-20

I have ProWritingAid Premium, which supposedly gives me the capabilities of this Add-on but I turned it off--will use it for large volume writing and editing--and bought the Pro version of LT instead for everyday use. It is really efficient on PC resources! That is a big deal for me. Apps that cause my PC to buffer or hang up kill my flow and productivity. I wished LT Pro had a writing level complexity rating, a la Hemingway Editor. The annual fee is not cheap either. My Lifetime PWA Premium license is a vastly superior deal. However, for efficient writing assistance and supervision, as you go, this is showing itself to be a standout tool.

by oenharth, 2024-11-19
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

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