WordSnap – Instantly Define and Hear Any Word

Mô tả

WordSnap enhances your website’s content by making it interactive and educational. With a simple double-click, visitors can view a word’s definition in a clean tooltip and hear it pronounced aloud. It’s perfect for blogs, educational websites, and any content-heavy site where reader engagement matters.

Features:
– ✅ Instantly show word meanings with a double-click
– 🔊 Built-in voice pronunciation of the word and definition
– 🧠 Educational and retention-friendly for learners
– ⚡ Lightweight and performance-optimized (uses minimal JavaScript)
– 📱 Responsive design, works on desktop and mobile
– 🚫 No configuration needed—just install and activate

External Services

This plugin uses a third-party dictionary API to fetch word definitions:

  • Service: Free Dictionary API by DictionaryAPI.dev
  • Purpose: To retrieve English word definitions for the tooltip display.
  • What data is sent: Only the selected word (e.g., “apple”) is sent to the API when a user double-clicks a word on the page.
  • When it’s sent: On-demand, only when the user interacts with the page.
  • What data is received: A definition, example sentence, and pronunciation info for the selected word.
  • Personal data: No personal or sensitive user data is sent or received.
  • Note: As of now, the API does not publish an official privacy policy or terms of service. Please use at your discretion.

Ảnh màn hình

  • Tooltip demo with word definition and pronunciation icon.

Cài đặt

  1. Upload the plugin files to the /wp-content/plugins/wordsnap directory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly.
  2. Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
  3. That’s it! Double-click any word on your site to see it in action.

Hỏi đáp

Does this plugin require any API key or external service?

Yes. WordSnap uses a free third-party API (DictionaryAPI.dev) to fetch word definitions and pronunciation. No API key is required.

Can I disable the voice pronunciation feature?

Currently, the feature is always enabled, but future versions may add toggle options in settings.

Does it work with any theme?

Yes. WordSnap is designed to be theme-agnostic and works on most modern WordPress themes.

Will this slow down my website?

No. WordSnap is lightweight and only loads content when the user interacts with the page.

Can I disable it for certain pages?

Currently, it’s applied site-wide. Per-page control will be added in a future release.

Đánh giá

30 Tháng 5, 2025
Thank you for using WordSnap – Instantly Define and Hear Any Word! If WordSnap has made it easier for you to quickly understand and hear word meanings, please consider leaving us a ★★★★★ review on WordPress.org. Your feedback helps NoorWork improve and bring you even better features! We truly appreciate your support! 🙏 — NoorWork Team
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Nhật ký thay đổi

1.0.0

  • Initial release with definition tooltip and voice feature.