# Google Translate

> The world is closer than ever with over 100 languages

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.translate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.translate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `com.google.android.apps.translate`
- **Platform:** Android
- **Type:** Android app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Google LLC
- **Category:** TOOLS
- **Downloads:** 1,640,270,859
- **Rating:** 4.26 / 5 (9,032,434 ratings)
- **Version:** 10.34.62.976483376.5-release
- **Last updated:** 2026-09-07
- **First published:** 2026-08-01
- **Publisher country:** US
- **Size:** 51 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Google Play Store](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.google.android.apps.translate)
- **Website:** [http://support.google.com/translate](http://support.google.com/translate)
- **Privacy policy:** [http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/](http://www.google.com/policies/privacy/)

## Description

Google Translate Chrome extension brings the power of translation directly to your browser, supporting 108 languages for text translation. It offers features like Tap to Translate, allowing quick translations by copying text from any app, and offline translation in 59 languages, ensuring seamless use without internet access.

Instant camera translation supports 94 languages, letting you translate text within images by simply pointing your camera. You can also import photos for high-quality translations. The extension facilitates smooth bilingual conversations in 70 languages and handwriting input for 96 languages. With a built-in phrasebook and cross-device syncing, you can save and access frequently used phrases anytime. Transcription services provide near real-time translation of speech in 8 languages, making communication effortless across language barriers.

## Rankings

- #110 — Overall
- #10 — Tools (Free)
- #125 — Application (Free)
- #46 — Top app in Germany
- #52 — Top app in Saudi Arabia
- #71 — Top app in Thailand

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE`
- `android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_MICROPHONE`
- `android.permission.FOREGROUND_SERVICE_SPECIAL_USE`
- `android.permission.GET_PACKAGE_SIZE`
- `android.permission.INTERNET`
- `android.permission.MODIFY_AUDIO_SETTINGS`
- `android.permission.NFC`
- `android.permission.POST_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.POST_PROMOTED_NOTIFICATIONS`
- `android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `android.permission.RECEIVE_BOOT_COMPLETED`
- `android.permission.RECORD_AUDIO`
- `android.permission.SYSTEM_ALERT_WINDOW`
- `android.permission.WAKE_LOCK`
- `android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE`
- `com.google.android.apps.translate.DYNAMIC_RECEIVER_NOT_EXPORTED_PERMISSION`
- `com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE`
- `com.google.android.providers.gsf.permission.READ_GSERVICES`

## Review summary

Overall, users praise Google Translate as a nice and useful translation tool and a helpful companion for conversations and travel. However, multiple reviewers report reliability problems, especially after updates, with the app failing to work. Offline mode is inconsistent and video translation is limited, while live translation can be slow or cut off. Some users also note it interferes with other apps and that support or responsiveness is uneven. The common takeaway is strong usefulness when it works, but frequent reliability issues hinder daily use.

### Pros

- Overall positive reception with reviewers describing the app as nice or good.
- Helpful and versatile translation tool usable in conversations and travel.
- Widely used and relied upon for daily translation needs.

### Cons

- Frequent reliability issues/outages, often tied to updates; the app stops working for many users.
- Offline mode and video translation have significant limitations; offline translations can fail and translating videos is restricted.
- Live translation can be slow, misinterpret or cut off, and overall performance is inconsistent.
- Multitasking restrictions and interference with other apps when using Translate.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/com.google.android.apps.translate)