Spell Checker version history - 5 versions
Spell Checker by Melker
Spell Checker version history - 5 versions
Be careful with old versions! These versions are displayed for testing and reference purposes.You should always use the latest version of an add-on.
Latest version
Version 2.1.1
Released Sep 5, 2026 - 306.76 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterSmall bug fix:
handleSpellCheckShortcut set to true.Source code released under MIT License
Older versions
Version 2.1
Released Sep 4, 2026 - 271.27 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterFixed spell checker failing to initialize on sites with strict Content Security Policies and in hardened Firefox forks (e.g. Zen Browser).
Spell checking now runs in the extension's background context, the dictionary loads once per browser instead of per tab, and errors show an orange indicator instead of failing silently.Source code released under MIT License
Version 2.0
Released May 31, 2025 - 274.9 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterMajor Changes:
Switched from Typo to NSpell: The add-on now uses NSpell instead of Typo.js for spell checking, which provides better performance and accuracy.
UI Improvements:
Added keyboard shortcut hints for better usability.
Added a red circle that appears when no suggestions are found for a misspelled words.
Added a green circle that appears when a word is correctly spelled correctly.
Performance Enhancements
Implemented Web Workers for spell checking to improve performance and prevent UI blocking.
Optimized the spell checking process for better responsiveness.
Keyboard shortcuts:
Space/Tab or Enter for selection.
J/K for navigation.
Q/Escape for closing the menu.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.1
Released Oct 17, 2024 - 281.96 KBWorks with firefox 58.0 and laterWhat's New in This Version:
Cross-Browser Compatibility Improvements:
Updated the use of deprecated chrome.extension.getURL() to a modern, cross-browser approach using browser.runtime.getURL(), ensuring compatibility with both Chrome and Firefox.
Improved Spell Check Handling for Shadow DOM:
Enhanced the handling of input fields within Shadow DOMs to ensure spell-checking works seamlessly across more types of websites.
Contenteditable Element Support:
Added improved support for contenteditable elements, making the spell-checker functional in rich text editors, like those often used in web applications.Source code released under MIT License
Version 1.0
Released Jun 14, 2024 - 268.47 KBWorks with firefox 48.0 and laterSource code released under MIT License