Chrome Extension · Free

WORD
BEASTS

A passive creature-raising companion that lives in your browser. Browse normally. Every page you visit, one word is chosen match it, earn EXP, watch your beast evolve.

12
Creatures
48
Evolutions
370K
Word Dictionary
0
Interruptions

HOW IT WORKS

01

Choose Your Egg

On first install, pick one of 12 eggs. Each hatches into a unique creature with its own name, elemental type, and visual identity.

02

Browse Normally

Every page you visit, one word is secretly selected from 370,000 possibilities. If that word appears on the page you're reading your creature earns EXP.

03

Watch It Evolve

Every 5 levels your creature transforms. A small notification appears in the corner then fades. No interruptions. Just growth.

+10 EXP
"serendipity" detected

This is all you'll ever see. A quiet notification in the bottom-right corner of whatever page you're on. It disappears after 2 seconds. Then back to your reading.

Evolution

Every creature passes through four stages. Each stage brings a new visual form larger, more defined, more powerful. Level slowly, or read voraciously.

StageLevel RangeDescription
I1 – 4Newly hatched. Small and curious.
II5 – 9Growing stronger. Features emerge.
III10 – 14Powerful and defined. Rare to see.
IV15+Full evolution. Maximum form.

Level Formula

level = floor( total_exp / 100 ) + 1

100 EXP per level · 10 EXP per word match · one word checked per page visit

12 Creatures

Each with a unique name, elemental type, and four evolution stages. 48 hand-crafted 32×32 pixel art sprites. One companion per journey.

4 evolutions each
#014 stages
Embyr stage 1I
Embyr stage 2II
Embyr stage 3III
Embyr stage 4IV
Embyr
Fire Salamander
#024 stages
Aquilo stage 1I
Aquilo stage 2II
Aquilo stage 3III
Aquilo stage 4IV
Aquilo
Water Sprite
#034 stages
Sylvan stage 1I
Sylvan stage 2II
Sylvan stage 3III
Sylvan stage 4IV
Sylvan
Forest Sprite
#044 stages
Umbrix stage 1I
Umbrix stage 2II
Umbrix stage 3III
Umbrix stage 4IV
Umbrix
Shadow Wisp
#054 stages
Gravel stage 1I
Gravel stage 2II
Gravel stage 3III
Gravel stage 4IV
Gravel
Stone Golem
#064 stages
Zappix stage 1I
Zappix stage 2II
Zappix stage 3III
Zappix stage 4IV
Zappix
Thunder Bird
#074 stages
Glaciel stage 1I
Glaciel stage 2II
Glaciel stage 3III
Glaciel stage 4IV
Glaciel
Ice Fox
#084 stages
Magmoth stage 1I
Magmoth stage 2II
Magmoth stage 3III
Magmoth stage 4IV
Magmoth
Lava Toad
#094 stages
Breezle stage 1I
Breezle stage 2II
Breezle stage 3III
Breezle stage 4IV
Breezle
Wind Moth
#104 stages
Crystara stage 1I
Crystara stage 2II
Crystara stage 3III
Crystara stage 4IV
Crystara
Crystal Spider
#114 stages
Dunaris stage 1I
Dunaris stage 2II
Dunaris stage 3III
Dunaris stage 4IV
Dunaris
Sand Lizard
#124 stages
Noctus stage 1I
Noctus stage 2II
Noctus stage 3III
Noctus stage 4IV
Noctus
Night Owl

Private
By Design

  • All processing is local nothing leaves your browser
  • Dictionary is bundled with the extension, no network calls
  • Only reads visible page text never form inputs or passwords
  • Progress stored in chrome.storage.local, owned by you
  • No analytics, no tracking, no accounts required

Technical
Spec

ManifestV3
Dictionary~4MB · 370,000 words
LookupO(1) · JS Set
DOM ScanOnce per page load
Storagechrome.storage.local
Sprites48 × 32px PNG
FrameworkPlain JS · No deps

FAQ

Does it slow down my browser?

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No. The text scan runs once per page load using a TreeWalker, and dictionary lookups are O(1) via a JavaScript Set. The impact on performance is negligible.

Does it read my passwords or private data?

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Never. WordBeasts only reads visible page text the same text you can see on screen. It ignores form inputs, password fields, and anything hidden by CSS. No data leaves your browser.

How does the word matching work?

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Each time you visit a page, one word is randomly selected from our 370,000-word dictionary. If that word appears anywhere in the visible text of the page you're reading, your creature earns +10 EXP.

Can I have multiple creatures?

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Currently one creature per install. Choose wisely or release your companion and start fresh with a new egg at any time.

Does my progress sync across devices?

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Progress is stored locally in chrome.storage.local. Cross-device sync is planned for a future update.

What happens at max evolution?

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Your creature reaches Stage IV at level 15 and continues accumulating EXP. Total EXP tracking is ongoing further content for high-level companions is in development.

Free · No account · No ads

YOUR BEAST
IS WAITING.

WordBeasts is a free side project from OATH Studio. Built with Manifest V3, plain JavaScript, and a deep love of pixel art. No ads. No in-app purchases. No data collection.

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