Overview
Practical and opinionated dictionary extension for Chrome.
# Bindu - a practical dictionary Chrome extension Bindu is a lightweight Chrome extension that helps you look up definitions and translations without breaking your reading flow. Select text, then choose how you want to look it up: a context menu, a quick translation, or an inline popup. ## What you can do - Look up words in multiple dictionaries from a right-click menu. - Translate selected text instantly with one click. - See an inline definition popup next to the text you selected. - Hear US pronunciation audio and click speaker icons to play it again. ## Install Install Bindu from the Chrome Web Store if it is available to you. If your organization distributes Bindu directly, follow their provided installation steps. ## How to use ### 1) Context menu lookup 1. Select any word or phrase on a page. 2. Right-click and choose **Bindu**. 3. Pick a dictionary source to open in a new tab. ### 2) Quick translation (toolbar icon) 1. Select text on a page. 2. Click the Bindu toolbar icon. 3. Google Translate opens in a new tab (default target language: zh-TW). ### 3) Inline definition popup 1. Select text on a page. 2. Hold **Alt + Cmd** (macOS) or **Alt + Ctrl** (Windows/Linux), then release the mouse. 3. A compact popup appears near your selection. The popup shows phonetics, part of speech, and definitions. It fades out after a short time or when you move the mouse away. ## Options Open the options page from **Chrome Extensions** > **Bindu** > **Extension options**. You can: - Turn auto-play pronunciation on or off. - Choose the pronunciation source (US audio). - Enable Chinese translation in the popup (Bing Dictionary). ## Tips - For the inline popup, keep the Alt key pressed until you release the mouse. - If no audio plays, click the speaker icon next to a phonetic line. - Some words have multiple entries; scroll inside the popup to see more. ## Permissions (plain language) Bindu needs a few permissions to work: - **Context menu**: adds dictionary choices when you right-click selected text. - **Storage**: saves your options (auto-play, audio source, translation toggle). - **Audio playback**: enables reliable pronunciation playback. ## Support If something does not work, try reloading the page and selecting the text again. You can also disable and re-enable the extension from Chrome Extensions.
Details
- Version1.5.6
- UpdatedFebruary 20, 2026
- Offered byfatus
- Size31.32KiB
- LanguagesEnglish (United States)
- Developer
Email
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Privacy
bindu has disclosed the following information regarding the collection and usage of your data. More detailed information can be found in the developer's privacy policy.
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This developer declares that your data is
- Not being sold to third parties, outside of the approved use cases
- Not being used or transferred for purposes that are unrelated to the item's core functionality
- Not being used or transferred to determine creditworthiness or for lending purposes
