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What is PronounDB?
PronounDB is a browser extension that displays people's pronouns next to their names on websites you already use. Its stated purpose is to make sharing and seeing pronouns routine, so you don't have to ask each time or risk guessing wrong. You set your own pronouns once, and the extension shows them to others who have it installed; in return, you see theirs.
It works through integrations with supported platforms rather than as a standalone social network. The page lists Twitch, Twitter and GitHub among the supported sites, and says pronouns are placed to match each site's design. It is available for Chrome, Firefox and Edge, and the page reports more than 29,100 people sharing pronouns.
How it fits different users
- Streamers and community members: viewers and chatters on Twitch can see pronouns without interrupting the conversation.
- Developers and open-source contributors: pronouns appear alongside names on GitHub, useful in issues and pull requests where tone and identity are easy to misread.
- Social media users: on Twitter, pronouns show up in profiles or posts, reducing repeated explanations.
- People new to the topic: the site points to a "Pronouns 101" guide rather than assuming familiarity.
The main trade-off is coverage. You only see pronouns from people who also use the extension, and only on platforms it supports, so it complements rather than replaces asking or listing pronouns in a bio. If you want pronouns visible across many sites with minimal effort, this is a low-friction option; if you mainly need them in one app, check that app's support first. A practical next step is to install it, set your pronouns, and see how it renders on the platform you use most.
How do I install PronounDB in my browser?
PronounDB is a browser extension, so installation happens from your browser's own add-on store rather than from a download on the PronounDB site.
Install steps
- Open the add-on store for the browser you use.
- Search for "PronounDB" and confirm the publisher and the extension name match.
- Select the install button and approve the permissions prompt.
- Pin the extension to your toolbar if you want quick access to your own pronoun settings.
- Open the extension's options or popup, set your pronouns, and save. That is what other PronounDB users will then see next to your name on supported sites.
Which store to use
| Browser | Where to install | Notes from the product page |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome | Chrome Web Store | Listed as the largest install base, with 4,000+ users |
| Firefox | Firefox Add-ons | 1,000+ users |
| Edge | Edge Add-ons | 400+ users |
All three listings are shown on the PronounDB page at the same version, 0.14.6, so the feature set should be consistent across browsers. If you use a Chromium-based browser other than Chrome or Edge, the Chrome Web Store listing is usually the one to try, though compatibility is not guaranteed.
What to check after installing
PronounDB works by injecting pronouns into sites it supports, so the extension only helps where an integration exists. The page names Twitch, Twitter and GitHub as examples and points to a full list of supported platforms. After installing, visit one of those sites and look for a pronoun next to a username; if nothing appears, the person may simply not have shared pronouns yet. The page notes that more than 29,100 people are sharing theirs, so on larger platforms you should see it working fairly often.
If you are new to the topic, the site also links a "Pronouns 101" guide, which is worth reading before you fill in your own settings.
A practical next step: install it in one browser first, set your pronouns, and test on a supported site before adding it everywhere. If you want to compare how it looks before committing, the supported-platforms page shows previews for each integration.
For reference, the extension is distributed through Chrome Web Store and Firefox Add-ons.
Which websites does PronounDB support?
PronounDB supports a set of well-known platforms, though the page itself only names a few. Its supported-platforms section lists Twitch, Twitter and GitHub, with previews for each, and notes "…and more!" alongside a link to a full list. So the accurate answer is: Twitch, Twitter and GitHub are confirmed on the page, and the complete roster lives behind the "See all supported platforms" link rather than in the text shown here.
What that means in practice
- Twitch — pronouns appear next to chat messages, which is where a streamer or moderator most needs them at a glance.
- Twitter — pronouns sit alongside a handle or display name in the timeline, so you read them before replying.
- GitHub — pronouns show on profiles and issue or pull-request activity, useful in open-source threads where tone is easy to misread.
The design goal stated on the page is that pronouns "integrate smoothly within websites, matching their design language." That matters on platforms like these, where a mismatched badge or extra column would look like clutter rather than information.
A realistic scenario
Suppose you spend your day in Twitch chat and GitHub issues. You install the extension once, set your own pronouns, and from then on you see other participants' pronouns automatically wherever an integration exists — no one has to ask, and no one has to volunteer the information in a message. The people you talk to who also use it get the same benefit in reverse.
How to check the full list
If your main community lives somewhere not named above — a forum, a Mastodon instance, a Discord server — do not assume support. Open the supported-platforms page from the extension's own site, PronounDB, and scan for your platform before installing. Coverage is the deciding factor here: the extension is only as useful as the sites you actually use.
How does PronounDB help me avoid misgendering people?
PronounDB helps you avoid misgendering people by showing their pronouns next to their name on sites you already use, so you don't have to ask or guess. According to the page, it is a browser extension where people share their pronouns once, and those pronouns then appear for others; the heading frames the goal as getting pronouns right "without struggling." The same page lists integrations with Twitch, Twitter, and GitHub, with pronouns placed to match each site's design.
In practice, that means a reader who chats on Twitch, follows people on Twitter, or reviews code on GitHub can see pronouns in context instead of relying on memory. The page reports more than 29,100 people sharing pronouns, and extension user counts of 4000+ on Chrome, 1000+ on Firefox, and 400+ on Edge. Those figures suggest real adoption, though they also show the main limitation: you only see pronouns for people who have chosen to share them. For anyone else, the extension does nothing, so it is a helpful signal, not a complete safeguard.
Where it fits, and where it doesn't
- Best for frequent, name-based interactions on supported platforms, where a quick glance prevents a wrong pronoun before you type.
- Less useful in private conversations, email, or unsupported sites, where you still need to ask or use neutral language.
- The page's own fallback is the "Pronouns 101" guide, which is a sensible starting point if you are unsure what to ask or how to phrase it.
A practical next step: install it for the browser you use most, then check whether the platforms where you interact with people are on the supported list. If your main community isn't covered, treat the extension as a partial aid and keep a simple habit of asking for or confirming pronouns when it matters.
Can I share my pronouns with others using PronounDB?
Yes. PronounDB is built around exactly that: you set your pronouns once, and the extension surfaces them to other people who also use it, so they see the right ones without having to ask.
How sharing works in practice
- You add your pronouns to your PronounDB profile.
- The extension injects them into supported platforms, styled to match each site's design rather than appearing as a separate badge or overlay.
- Other PronounDB users viewing you on those platforms see your pronouns in context — for example, next to your name in a chat or profile area.
The page lists Twitch, Twitter and GitHub among supported platforms, with more available, and reports over 29,100 people sharing pronouns. It is available for Chrome, Firefox and Edge.
What to weigh before relying on it
Sharing is only visible to people who also have the extension installed, so it complements rather than replaces stating your pronouns in a bio or display name. That matters most in mixed audiences: a colleague without the extension will not see anything.
A concrete scenario: if you stream on Twitch and most of your regular chatters use the extension, your pronouns appear automatically in chat and you stop repeating them. If your audience is mostly newcomers on mobile browsers, expect little effect.
Next step
Install it for your main browser, enter your pronouns, then check one supported platform you use daily to confirm placement looks natural. If the people you talk to most are not extension users, keep your pronouns in your profile text as well. For background on why this matters, the site points to a Pronouns 101 guide.
What are the privacy implications of using PronounDB?
PronounDB is a browser extension that displays people's pronouns next to their names on supported platforms, so its privacy profile depends mostly on what the service stores and how visible you choose to be.
What the service itself handles
To show pronouns across sites, PronounDB needs a central record linking an account on a given platform to a set of pronouns. That means the service can associate your username on each connected platform with your pronoun choice, and it keeps that record available to the extension wherever it is installed. The page notes that more than 29,100 people share their pronouns through it, which confirms this is a shared, server-side lookup rather than something stored only on your own device.
Practical consequences:
- Anyone using the extension can see the pronouns you have set, which is the point of the tool but also means your pronoun choice is effectively public to that audience.
- Your connected platform accounts become linked together in one place, at least in the sense that one service knows which accounts are yours.
- The extension needs to read page content on supported sites to inject pronouns in the right places, so its permissions are broad by nature of what it does.
What the extension does not necessarily do
Nothing in the description suggests it tracks browsing history, sells data, or profiles you for advertising, and there are no pricing or payment signals indicating a paid data-driven model. That is not the same as a guarantee; the meaningful details live in the project's privacy policy and its source code, which is worth checking if your situation is sensitive.
Who should think hardest about this
| Situation | Main consideration |
|---|---|
| You use a pseudonymous or separate account on one platform | Linking accounts to a single service can undercut that separation |
| You are not out in every context | Pronouns shown on one platform may be visible to people from another part of your life |
| You are openly out and want fewer awkward corrections | The convenience benefit is real and the exposure is usually acceptable |
| You share a device or browser profile | Anyone using that browser sees the pronouns of people you interact with |
A useful next step
Before installing, decide which platforms you actually want covered and set pronouns only there. If you want the convenience without a central account, a local or self-hosted alternative such as GitHub-hosted pronoun tools may fit better, though you trade away the cross-platform reach that makes PronounDB useful in the first place.
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