LanguageTool: Grammar & Spell Checker for Firefox
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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, X/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 X/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, and Polish (see below for the complete list).
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- Works seamlessly across all websites unlike competitors (e.g., Grammarly)
- Helpfulness in copywriting
- Better than other alternatives in the free version
- Fast and precise corrections reported by some users
- Inconsistent corrections, suggesting incorrect tense changes
- Issues with custom server support after specific updates
- Breaks spell checking completely for some users
- Difficulty in activating correction pop-ups
- Issues with tense correction and context understanding
- Problems after updates causing loss of functionality
- Seamless operation across different websites compared to competitors
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Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.
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Grammar and Spell Checker - LanguageTool has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.