DWords is a desktop application that displays words as Danmaku (floating scroll messages) on your screen.
This will repeat words in front of you over and over again to help you memorize them when using the computer.
DWords is developed using Electron + Vue + Bootstrap and supports both Windows and macOS.
Publisher’s description
What is DWords?
DWords is an open-source education program for Windows from Luyu Huang. It ranks 40th by popularity among education in this catalogue. It is written in Vue.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (NSIS). It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 0.2.3, released on May 21, 2022. 6 versions are listed since June 4, 2024, each with links to its own installer files. That is about 2.4 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (luyuhuang/DWords2) has 139 stars. Similar programs include Anki, Praat and OpenBoard.
Project description on GitHub: “Show words as Danmaku on the screen to help you memorize them | 把单词变成屏幕上的弹幕来帮助你记住它们”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: DWords is an open-source education tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DWords safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
C11A2121C729FB44505DBF8FC41C4DD2B6321F18F5B594D8D41F7EF036881D76· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 6 versions ›6 versions over 2 years · about 2.4 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2.3Latest | May 21, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.2 | April 26, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.1 | December 7, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.2.0 | June 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.1.0 | June 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 0.0.3 | June 4, 2024 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id LuyuHuang.DWords2 -eDWords.Setup.0.2.3.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Luyu Huang
- Category
- Education
- Licence
- MIT
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/luyuhuang/DWords2
- Written in
- Vue
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 0.2.3
- Released
- May 21, 2022
- Added to the catalogue
- June 4, 2024
- Versions listed
- 6
- Updates / year
- 2.4
- GitHub stars
- 139
- GitHub forks
- 16
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- LuyuHuang.DWords2
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is DWords free?
Yes. DWords is open-source software under the MIT licence.
Is DWords safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DWords with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DWords be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does DWords run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of DWords?
The versions page lists all 6 versions with links to their official installer files, back to June 4, 2024.
Can I use DWords without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.
What are alternatives to DWords?
Anki, Praat, OpenBoard, Tux Paint and eXeLearning. The alternatives page compares them.
