JW Web Add-on

An add-on tool for publishers that provides enhanced functionality, a better experience, and customization options for JW websites.

This addon offers a suite of features for publishers, including quick access to the daily text, language count, and media customization options. You can generate links, QR codes, and transcripts, as well as personalize subtitles and the media player UI. Enhance your browsing experience on JW websites with features designed to meet your needs.

Features

These are all the features currently offered by the add-on. Over time, more features will be added as needed.

  • Alt Text
    Show the descriptive text that explains the content of the image.
  • Comment Transfer
    Easily move comments from the website's comment boxes to the corresponding app.
  • Copy Text
    Instantly copy the selected paragraph or verse with a single click.
  • Custom Media Player UI
    Adjust the transparency of media controls to reduce dimming or obstruction of the video while watching.
  • Custom Subtitle
    Adjust the font size and style of subtitles to minimize distractions while watching videos.
  • Daily Text
    Access today's daily text and weekly meeting materials right in the Library.
  • Expand Width
    Expand the webpage to utilize the full width of the screen when viewing content in the Online Library.
  • Language Count
    View the number of languages in which the current content is accessible.
  • Media Timestamp
    Generate a link for the current video that includes the specific timestamp, with the option to copy it.
  • Open in App
    Continue reading content from the website in the app or Online Library, and seamlessly continue watching or listening to media from the website in the app.
  • Paragraph Link
    Automatically generate a link for each selected paragraph or verse, with the option to copy it.
  • QR Code
    Automatically generate a QR code for the selected text or media timestamp, with the option to download it.
  • Video Transcript
    Generate and download a transcript of the spoken content from the video.

Each feature is controlled by the root control of the add-on, which can be accessed by clicking the add-on icon. You can enable or disable features within this root control.

Not all features are available on all websites. Features that are not available on a particular website will not have a toggle option.

Download

This add-on is supported by the majority of web browsers that support add-ons on desktop computers. It is also available on select mobile web browsers. Click the download button for your corresponding web browser.

Microsoft Edge

Mozilla Firefox

Google Chrome

Naver Whale

Opera Norway

Apple Safari

Download on the App Store

How to Use

Follow the instructions on how to use the add-on's features. These instructions are also available in the root control.

Text

Alt Text

  • Click the toggle beside 'Appearance Settings' to enable or disable alt texts.

Copy Text

  • Select a paragraph or verse and then click the 'Copy' icon.

Daily Text

  • Go to the 'Library' tab and click the button above the featured library content.

Expand Width

  • Click the hamburger menu located at the bottom right corner of the content and then select the button underneath the 'Font Size' option.

Language Count

  • The total language count can be viewed in every article and media item near the language picker.

Paragraph Link

  • Select a paragraph or verse and then click the 'Link' or 'Share' icon.

Media

Custom Media Player UI

  • Click the 'Custom UI' icon in the video controls beside the 'Settings' icon.

Custom Subtitle

  • Open the video player settings, select the 'Subtitles' option in the list, then click the 'Customize' button.

Media Timestamp

  • Click the 'Play with dot' icon in the media controls group on the right side. Double click to show more options.

Video Transcript

  • Click the 'Download' button on the video, then select the 'TXT' option from the list.

Notes

If a feature similar to one in this add-on is officially provided by the website, you can disable the corresponding feature using the root control in the add-on to avoid conflicts. The next update of the add-on will eventually remove the redundant feature.

The website used by this tool is subject to change. If changes to the website cause issues or conflicts with certain features of this add-on, you can temporarily disable the affected feature using the root control in the add-on until a new update is released with a fix.

Add-on Privacy and Security

No personal data is collected or required for this extension. It is designed purely as a tool to enhance functionality, improve user experience, and provide customization options, requiring only minimal permissions to operate.

Some features of this add-on require you to accept the website's Privacy Policy to function correctly. This is because certain features, such as custom subtitles, custom media player UI, alt text, and others, need to remember your preferences. Without accepting the Privacy Policy, these features will not be able to remember your preferences and will not work as intended. This add-on will not override your privacy settings on the website; it will simply adhere to the policy you've set.

JW.ORG®, Watchtower ONLINE LIBRARY™, JW Library®, and JW Library Sign Language® are trademarks of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania. The websites and apps, along with their content, publications, and logos associated with these trademarks, are the intellectual property of Watch Tower Bible and Tract Society of Pennsylvania.

The websites accessed by this tool are published and maintained by Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc.

Note: This website is neither owned nor maintained by the Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York, Inc. ("Watchtower").

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