I recently sang the praises of the Anki Heat Map plug-in, which has been a great motivator and accountability pal for me. It’s one amongst many Anki add-ons, and one that’s been around at least as long as I’ve been using the app (and that’s a long time!).
The beauty of Anki is its extensibility, of course. And while we’re revisiting some trusty old plug-ins like Heat Map, it’s worth surveying the current field again.
Here are five standout plug-ins for language learners still going strong in 2025.
HYPERTTS – Add Speech to Your Flashcards
Enhance your pronunciation and listening skills by integrating native speaker audio into your flashcards.
HyperTTS allows users to add high-quality text-to-speech audio to their cards, covering a wide range of languages. This is particularly beneficial for practicing pronunciation and improving listening comprehension.
IMAGE OCCLUSION ENHANCED
Transform complex images into interactive flashcards.
Ideal for visual learners, this plug-in lets you hide parts of an image to test your recall. Whether it’s vocabulary lists, grammar structures, or cultural visuals, Image Occlusion Enhanced makes memorisation engaging.
LANGUAGE TOOLS
Automate translations and transliterations within your flashcards.
Language Tools brings automated translation support for 133 languages and transliteration in 33 languages directly into Anki. This is particularly useful for learners dealing with multiple languages or scripts, streamlining the creation of comprehensive flashcards.
ADVANCED BROWSER
Streamline your card management with enhanced search and organization features.
The Advanced Browser plug-in offers additional search parameters and sorting options, making it easier to manage large decks. You can filter cards by various criteria, ensuring efficient study sessions. Definitely one of those ‘I never knew I needed it until I had it!’ plug-ins.
ANKICOLLAB – The Free Collaboration Platform
Collaborate with fellow learners to create and share decks.
AnkiCollab enables users to work together on deck creation, allowing for shared insights and resources. It’s a valuable tool for community-driven learning and expanding your study materials.
All these plug-ins come with some prestige and history, having been around for a while. In other words, they’ve proven their worth to countless users already. Incorporating any of them can transform your Anki experience, making language learning more interactive, efficient, enjoyable, and even more sociable.
Happy studying!