BonPatron
Grammar and spelling checker
- By:
- Nevooa
- Users:
- 3,000+
- Rating:
- 3.16 (67)
- Version:
- 2.0.6 (Last updated: 2019-02-05)
- Creation date:
- 2019-02-05
- Permissions:
- contextMenus
- activeTab
- https://bonpatron.com/*
- https://spellcheckplus.com/*
- https://spanishchecker.com/*
- storage
- Size:
- 160.77K
- Email:
- co*****@gmail.com
- Full description:
- See detailed description
- Source:
- Chrome Web Store
- Updated:
- a day ago
User reviews
User reviews for the BonPatron Chrome extension show a divided experience. While many value it as a practical and effective French language correction tool, especially for educational use, numerous users report it often doesn't work or is buggy. Common issues include failure to update corrections after editing, incompatibility with Google Docs, and interface problems like disappearing advice bars. Additionally, some users are frustrated by ads and excessive clicks required. Overall, the extension's utility is appreciated but hampered by significant reliability and usability problems.
Pros
- Effective for French language correction as appreciated by long-term users
- Helpful tool for teachers and educational purposes
- Useful and practical for basic proofreading
- Good corrections when it functions properly
- Best French correction tool available according to some users
Cons
- Does not work consistently or at all for many users
- Fails to refresh advice after text corrections, showing repeated mistakes
- Incompatibility with Google Docs and some Chrome versions
- Buggy interface issues such as the drop-down bar disappearing frequently
- Displays advertisements and pop-ups which can be intrusive
Recent reviews
Très bonne application, je m'en sers depuis quelques années, vraiment efficace, merci aux développeurs.
by 
Yves, 2025-01-16
Yves, 2025-01-16Does not work
by 
Ons Affes, 2024-06-03
Ons Affes, 2024-06-03très bonne application !
by 
Christ Laurent, 2022-12-31
Christ Laurent, 2022-12-31Extension safety
Risk impact
BonPatron requires very minimum permissions.
Risk impact analysis details
- Low Request access to the following domains: bonpatron.com, spellcheckplus.com, spanishchecker.com
Risk likelihood
BonPatron has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.
Risk likelihood analysis details
- High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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