Word Replacer

Change your world one word at a time.

Word Replacer is a handy Firefox add-on that allows users to seamlessly replace specific words on any webpage. With its user-friendly interface, you can customize your browsing experience by changing unwanted words into preferred alternatives, enhancing readability or adding a touch of humor.

Whether you're looking to eliminate distracting terms or simply want to have fun with the text, Word Replacer is designed to help you 'change your world one word at a time.' Ideal for writers, educators, and anyone looking to personalize their online experience, this addon proves that sometimes, small changes can make a big difference.

Manifest V2
By: g3k
Daily users: 654
-3
Rating: 4.73
(11)
Version: 2.0.10 (Last updated: 2019-09-02)
Version code: 4848703
Creation date: 2019-09-01
Weekly download count: 18
Firefox on Android: No
Permissions:
  • storage
Size: 99.22K
URLs: Website
Updated: a day ago

User reviews

Pros
  • Effectively replaces words as intended
  • Allows for personalization of feeds, making content more tolerable
  • User-friendly and straightforward to use
Cons
  • Can cause textboxes to malfunction on specific sites (e.g., Facebook, Discord)
  • Occasional overlap issues if the replacement word is longer than the original
  • May not work well with React-based applications
Most mentioned
  • Functionality of replacing words
  • Issues with textboxes on certain websites
  • Performance in various contexts (like Google Slides)
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews

Changed "Trump" to "Cheeto Benito" and now my feeds are a LOT more tolerable.
by BC, 2025-01-22

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Word Replacer requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

Word Replacer has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details
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