• PNL Reader v2.8.0: Customize the Reader for Your Favorite Sites

    Hey friends! I'm excited to share v2.8.0 with you. This update is all about you taking control. Let me explain.

    The Problem

    You know that feeling when PNL Reader doesn't work well on your favorite website? Maybe it grabs the wrong content, or the comments look weird. Before, you had to wait for me to fix it. That's slow. And honestly, you know your favorite sites better than I do!

    The Solution: Site Customization

    Now you can customize PNL Reader for any website. I added a new Site Customization page where you can:

    Craft your own configurations — tell the reader exactly which parts of the page to grab Manage all your customizations in one place — edit, delete, or see where they came from Share your work with others at Reader Trove

    Yes, sharing! If you make a great configuration for a popular site, why keep it to yourself? One click sends it to our community forum. And if someone else already made one? You can add it to your reader directly from the Reader Trove. No copy-paste needed.

    Reddit: An Experiment

    I spent a lot of time on Reddit support. Like, a lot. Reddit is tricky — comments live in shadow DOM, there are profile badges everywhere, and images hide in carousels. I tried my best to make it look decent.

    Now PNL Reader can:

    Show the full comment tree with proper threading Display image posts and gallery carousels correctly Hide those annoying profile badges and flairs Make the "more comments" button actually look nice

    Is it perfect? Probably not. Reddit keeps changing things, and every subreddit has its own quirks. But here's the good news: with the new Site Customization feature, you can improve it! My Reddit config is just a starting point. If you find a better way to style comments or grab content, share it with the community. I'd love to learn from you.

    Better TTS Experience

    Two small but nice improvements for listening:

    Auto scroll — When you use "read whole page," the screen now follows along. No more losing your place!

    Smarter pauses — Those decorative dividers like ~~~ or *** that authors use between sections? The reader now pauses there instead of trying to pronounce them. Much better.

    Fixes, Fixes, Fixes

    I also fixed a bunch of small things:

    Fonts now look correct on all sites (some sites had weird sizing) Dark theme checkboxes are visible again NovelFull navigation works properly Mobile theme selector doesn't overflow anymore Try It Out

    Update to v2.8.0 and check out the new Site Customization page. It's in the extension menu under settings.

    Made a cool customization? Share it at Reader Trove! I'd love to see what sites you're reading.

    Happy reading! 📖

  • Captionz Update: Discover, Explore, and Learn

    Great weekend again, everybody. I've been very busy! Here's a fresh Captionz upgrade with two shiny new features: Top Lists and Platform Stats. Because scrolling YouTube aimlessly looking for good learning content? Ain't nobody got time for that.

    Discover More Content with Top Lists

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    Finding the right videos for language learning just got way easier. I added a discovery section that shows you curated content based on your selected voice language:

    đŸ”„ Most Viewed

    What's everyone watching? These are the most popular videos in your chosen language.

    Caveat: These are views tracked through Captionz, not actual YouTube view counts. So it's more like "most watched by fellow Captionz users", which honestly might be more relevant for language learners anyway.

    📚 Best for Learning

    These videos have the most caption languages available — basically the Swiss knives of language learning. Perfect for comparing translations and leveling up your comprehension.

    Caveat: "Best for learning" is measured by number of available captions, which is... debatable. Some amazing videos might only have one or two caption tracks. And with YouTube's auto-translate feature, technically any video can have captions in any language now. But hey, videos with many human-created captions are usually solid picks.

    🎬 Top Channels

    Find creators who consistently pump out great content in your target language. Less hunting, more learning.

    Caveat: I added channel tracking to Captionz fairly late in the game, so a lot of older videos don't have channel info attached. That's why for some languages you might see "no channels found" even though there are plenty of videos. The list will fill in as more videos are watched going forward.

    Click any video to jump straight into dual-subtitle mode, or check out top channels on YouTube.

    Captionz at a Glance

    I also added some stats because I'm a sucker for numbers (and donut charts, apparently). The new Platform Stats section shows:

    Total Videos in the database Total Captions available Languages supported

    And yes, there are pretty donut charts showing how captions and videos are distributed across languages. I spent way too long making them look nice.

    Built by a Language Learner, for Language Learners

    These features aren't just vanity metrics. Every video you watch with Captionz helps build these lists, making it easier for other learners to find great content. It's a virtuous cycle — and you're part of it!

    Give it a spin! Head over to Captionz, pick your target language, and scroll down to see what's new.

    Help Me Build the Ultimate Language Learning Database

    Here's the thing: Captionz gets better the more you use it. I'm building a database specifically curated for language learners — not just random YouTube videos, but content that people actually find useful for learning. The more videos you watch through Captionz, the richer the recommendations become for everyone.

    So go watch some videos! Find that obscure Japanese cooking channel you love, binge some Spanish podcasts, explore French vlogs — whatever helps you learn. Every view adds to the collective knowledge, and you'll be helping fellow learners discover great content too.

    Happy learning! 🚀

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  • Dutch, Greek, Hindi, Persian and much more, Dictionariez V7.1.0

    Hello everyone,

    Just a few days after the major release of v7.0, I am back with another update! Dictionariez v7.1.0 is now available, and it is all about breaking language barriers.

    🌍 4 New Languages Supported

    I heard your feedback loud and clear. You wanted more languages, and I am delivering. This version adds native support for 4 new languages:

    đŸ‡łđŸ‡± Dutch đŸ‡ŹđŸ‡· Greek 🇼🇳 Hindi đŸ‡źđŸ‡· Persian (Farsi)

    This means you can now double-click words in these languages to get instant definitions, pronunciations, and translations. For Persian, I have ensured full Right-to-Left (RTL) support for a seamless reading experience.

    🎯 Smarter English Lookup

    English is a language that loves to borrow words. Words like café, détente, naïve, or jalapeño are common in English texts but often tripped up the dictionary because of their accents.

    In v7.1, I have improved the detection engine. Dictionariez now smartly recognizes these accented words as English when you are reading in an English context, ensuring you get the correct definition without switching languages manually.

    📚 Better Definitions for Polyglots

    For learners of German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese, and French, I have tweaked the engine to prioritize Wiktionary results. Previously, Google Dictionary provided definitions in the target language (e.g., German definitions for German words), which could be challenging for beginners. Wiktionary results often include definitions in English, making it much easier to understand the meaning while you are still mastering the language. Don't worry though, if Wiktionary comes up empty, it seamlessly falls back to Google Dictionary to ensure you always get a result.

    đŸ› ïž Robust & Reliable

    I have also added a suite of new automated tests to ensure these new features work perfectly and don't break existing ones. This makes Dictionariez more stable and reliable than ever.

    It's now already available on Firefox, and needs a few more days for review on Chrome webstore and Edge addons. Stay tuned!
    Update to v7.1.0 asap and keep exploring the world of languages!

    Happy Learning,
    River

  • 🌍 Introducing Translation Pro: Instant Text Translation in Dictionariez

    Hi everyone! I almost forgot to announce one of the biggest features of Dictionariez... 😅

    Translation Pro has actually been live since v6.4.0, and we're already at v6.4.2! I've been working like a machine recently, pushing updates so fast that I forgot to properly introduce this milestone feature. Better late than never, right?

    So let me officially introduce Translation Pro - the powerful text translation feature that's been quietly revolutionizing language learning for our users.

    What's New with Translation Pro?

    Building on the success of our TTS Pro feature, Translation Pro uses the same intuitive interface but for instant translation:

    Select any text on any webpage and get instant translations Support for 20+ major languages with accurate AI-powered translations Premium Google translation service - superior quality to most providers Same convenient bubble interface - just look for the 🌐 icon Works everywhere - from news articles to social media posts

    Whether you're learning a new language, reading foreign content, or just curious about what something means, Translation Pro makes it effortless.

    Superior Translation Quality

    Translation Pro uses Google's professional translation service - the same technology powering Google Translate Pro. This means you get:

    Higher accuracy than most translation providers Better context understanding for natural translations Professional-grade quality suitable for serious language learning Consistent results across all supported languages

    The difference in quality is immediately noticeable, especially for complex sentences and technical content.

    How It Works

    The user experience is beautifully simple:

    Select text on any webpage (single words, sentences, or paragraphs) [optional] Press Ctrl (or your configured key) to show the action bubble (you can configure the modifier key in settings) Click the translation icon 🌐 to get instant translation View results in a clean, non-intrusive popup Click the speaker icon in the translation popup to hear it read aloud!

    Just like TTS Pro, Translation Pro uses the same isolated web component architecture that ensures zero interference with the original website.

    Perfect for Language Learners

    Translation Pro is designed with language learners in mind:

    Learn vocabulary in context - see how words are used in real sentences Understand complex texts - translate difficult passages instantly Compare languages - great for Swedish learners reading 8sidor or other native content Pronunciation practice - translate text, then have the translation read aloud with one click High-quality learning - professional-grade translations ensure you're learning correctly Technical Excellence & Design

    Like all Dictionariez features, Translation Pro is built with quality in mind:

    Open source - you can explore the implementation Web Components & Shadow DOM - completely isolated from website scripts and styles Auto theme adaptation - automatically adapts to your OS light/dark theme Universal compatibility - works on all websites without interference Premium Google translation API - professional-grade translation quality

    Note: While I've tested extensively, if you encounter any website compatibility issues, please let me know so we can improve the experience.

    Language Support

    Currently supporting 20+ major languages including:

    English ↔ Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese English ↔ Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Japanese, Korean English ↔ Russian, Arabic, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian And many more!

    Want a language we don't support yet? Please leave a comment or open an issue - I've been actively expanding language support based on user feedback!

    Pricing and Availability

    Translation Pro follows our TTS Pro model:

    🎁 Generous Free Trial

    Every user gets a generous free trial to experience the quality of our premium Google translations.

    💰 Special Pricing Winter(third) Launch offer: 70% off starting... now. Full Pro access: Unlimited translations + TTS + cloud sync. Download and Get Started

    Ready to break down language barriers? Get started today:

    Download Dictionariez:

    Chrome Web Store Firefox Add-ons Microsoft Edge Add-ons

    How to try Translation Pro:

    Install the extension (or update if you're already a user!) Select any text on any webpage Press Ctrl to show the action bubble Click the 🌐 icon to translate Click the 🔊 icon in the translation popup to hear it read aloud Upgrade to Pro for unlimited access The Complete Language Learning Suite

    With Translation Pro, Dictionariez now offers a complete language learning toolkit:

    🔍 Dictionary lookups - Multiple dictionaries in one click 🔊 TTS Pro - Natural AI voices read text aloud 🌐 Translation Pro - Premium Google translations with audio playback 📚 Anki integration - Export words directly to your flashcard deck ☁ Cloud sync - Access your data across all devices Looking Ahead

    Translation Pro represents our commitment to making language learning more accessible and effective. Your support as a Pro user directly funds the development of more AI-powered features and expanded language support.

    Ready to experience professional-grade translation? Try Translation Pro today and join the PNL Pro community!

    Questions, feedback, or language requests? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out through our community channels or GitHub.

    Happy translating! 🌍✹

    P.S. Translation Pro and TTS Pro work seamlessly together - translate text to understand it, then have both the original AND translation read aloud for pronunciation practice. The perfect language learning combo!

    P.P.S. Yes, I really have been working like a machine lately - v6.4.0, v6.4.1, v6.4.2... more features coming soon! đŸ€–

  • Ordböcker: The all-in-one dictionary app for learning Swedish.

    Hi everyone,

    I hope you've had a great week of learning languages and coding! As someone learning Swedish myself, I know how tough it can be—especially if you're shy like me and feel awkward speaking with native speakers. Reading news articles? Even harder, with all the unfamiliar words.

    That’s exactly why I built Ordböcker: an all-in-one dictionary app to make Swedish learning easier and less intimidating.

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    With Ordböcker, you can instantly look up any word on a webpage—just double-click it. You’ll get definitions from multiple trusted sources with one click on the icon. Vocabulary is the biggest challenge when reading Swedish news—that’s exactly what Ordböcker helps with.

    For example, my wife, who’s an intermediate learner, prefers svenska.se for Swedish–Swedish definitions. I’m still a beginner, so I stick with Glosbe.

    Here are some dictionaries I find helpful and set as default, but you can suggest more:
    đŸ”č Beginner-friendly:
    Glosbe (Swedish–English)
    Reverso (context examples)
    Captionz (YouTube examples)
    đŸ”č Intermediate:
    Svenska.se (SAOL, SO, SAOB—all in one)

    Ordböcker also lets you export your word history to Anki flashcards with just one click—super handy if you’re serious about remembering what you’ve learned.

    If you haven’t tried Anki yet, it’s a fantastic app that helps you review words over time using spaced repetition (a fancy way of saying it reminds you just before you’re about to forget).

    Honestly, Anki is my secret weapon for learning languages. I owe half my Swedish vocabulary to it—and now with Ordböcker, adding new words takes less effort.

    Swedish verbs change differently, so I also wanted it to find the root form of words—not all dictionary tools can do that. Certainly Dictionariez is more focused on English, and don’t really prioritize Swedish. For example, when I look up the word fart, I want the Swedish meaning to show up first in Ordböcker.

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    If you’re already using Dictionariez and mainly learning Swedish through English, I recommend switching to Ordböcker. It offers most of the same features but prioritizes Swedish over English.

    My tip? Don’t take on too many new words at once—stay motivated, not overwhelmed.
    Focus on words you actually see and hear often. It’s more useful to really know 10 common words than to half-remember 100 rare ones.

    When you add words to Anki, keep the cards simple. Just the word, a short definition, maybe an example sentence. If a card feels like homework, you’ll end up skipping it.

    Try to review a little bit every day. Even 5–10 minutes of Anki goes a long way—consistency really is the secret.

    And remember, you don’t have to understand everything right away. Getting the general idea is already a win!

    If you try out Ordböcker, I’d love to hear what you think. Got suggestions, ideas, or something that’s not working? Your feedback helps me make it better for everyone learning Swedish!

    Download links Ordböcker on Chrome Ordböcker on Microsoft Edge Ordböcker on Firefox
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