What Is PronounDB?

PronounDB is a browser extension that lets you share your pronouns and see other people's pronouns on the sites you already use. It's for anyone who wants to get pronouns right without having to ask each time, and for anyone who wants their own pronouns visible to others. According to the site, more than 29,100 people are already sharing their pronouns through it.

How it works

The extension adds pronouns directly into the interfaces of supported websites, so they appear next to usernames or profiles rather than in a separate tool. The site describes this as integrating "smoothly within websites, matching their design language and injecting in sensible places" — the goal being that pronouns feel like a native part of the page.

Two things happen at once:

• You share your pronouns. You set them once, and they become visible to others using PronounDB.
• You see others' pronouns. When you interact with someone who has shared theirs, the extension surfaces them.

This removes the need to ask in every conversation, which the site frames as the core problem: keeping track of everyone's pronouns "can be complicated, and unfortunate mistakes can happen."

Where it works

PronounDB lists integrations with several platforms, including:

The site notes there are more platforms beyond these and points to a full list of supported platforms. If your main community lives somewhere specific, check that list before installing.

Availability and versions

The extension is offered for three browsers, with the user counts and version numbers reported on the site:

• Google Chrome — version 0.14.6, 4000+ users
• Firefox — version 0.14.6, 1000+ users
• Microsoft Edge — version 0.14.6, 400+ users

All three are on the same version number, so features should be consistent across browsers.

Who it's for

PronounDB is a reasonable fit if:

• You want your pronouns visible without restating them in every profile or bio.
• You regularly talk with people whose pronouns you don't know and want to avoid guessing.
• You spend time on the supported platforms and want pronouns shown inline rather than in a separate lookup.

It's less useful if you rarely use the supported sites, or if the people you interact with don't use the extension — you can only see pronouns that others have chosen to share.

If you're new to the concept

The site links to a "Pronouns 101" guide for anyone unsure about what pronouns are or why sharing them matters. That's a useful starting point before deciding whether to set up the extension.

To get started, install the extension for your browser from the links on the site, then set your own pronouns so others can see them.