See which English words you don’t know, right on the page.

On iPhone and iPad, WordySpot runs only in Orion or Teak — get one, then make your account. On Android, WordySpot runs in Firefox, Vivaldi and a few others, but not Chrome — pick one, then make your account. WordySpot is not available in this browser — add it to Chrome or Firefox instead, or see the other options.

Step 1 On the store page, click Add to Chrome

While you read

Click an underlined word to see what it means

  • Short definitions written for learners
  • ▶ plays how the word sounds
  • Known stops underlining it, Learning saves it, Ignore skips it
  • The number at the edge of the page counts its new words
The word lath underlined in Moby Dick, with a WordySpot card: its meaning, a play button, and Known, Learning and Ignore buttons.

Afterwards

Saved words wait for you in My Words

  • Known, Learning, Ignore and your own lists
  • The same words in every browser you connect
My Words on wordyspot.com, Learning list with three saved words: spiles, lath, verdure.

Questions people ask first

Does it cost anything?

No. WordySpot is free while in beta, and you never enter a card to start.

Do I need an account?

Yes, a free one. It’s where your words are kept, and you make it during setup.

Will it read my private stuff?

Page text is checked inside your browser to decide what to underline. A word leaves your browser only when you open its definition (by pointing at it or clicking it), play it or save it. It does not run in private or incognito windows, and you can switch it off for any site. When you add it, your browser shows its standard notice about reading page data; it shows that for every extension that works inside web pages. Read the extension’s privacy policy

Can I use it on my phone?

On iPhone and iPad it runs in Orion or Teak, and on Android in Firefox, Vivaldi and a few others. Chrome on phones doesn’t allow extensions. See which browsers work

How do I remove it?

Right-click the WordySpot icon in your browser’s toolbar or Extensions menu and choose “Remove from Chrome”, or “Remove Extension” in Firefox.

Ready-made vocabulary

Or start from a word pack someone already built

Load a themed word list and treat it as known from day one.

Browse all word packs

Add WordySpot to your browser

Setup takes about a minute. Everything in the video above is free while in beta.

Stuck at any step? Email support@wordyspot.com. I read every email.