Glot Extension

Super extension for learning languages

GlotDojo is a powerful Chrome extension designed for seamless language learning and translation while browsing the web. It supports translating over 70 languages across videos, subtitles, texts, and websites, eliminating the need to switch between tabs. Perfect for watching movies or streaming videos on platforms like YouTube, Netflix, and Amazon Prime, it offers features such as dual subtitles, auto-pause, playback speed control, and printable subtitle translations.

The extension also includes a rich advanced dictionary especially tailored for Chinese learners, offering Pinyin, character breakdowns, mnemonics, stroke animations, and example sentences. With easy keyboard shortcuts and a user-friendly ad-free design, GlotDojo enhances your language learning experience effortlessly. Developed by eJOY Learning, this extension combines powerful translation tools with practical learning aids to integrate language study into your daily routine.

Manifest V3
Users:
50,000+
Rating:
4.39
(165)
Version:
0.7.14 (Last updated: 2025-02-25)
Creation date:
2020-11-27
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • storage
  • contextMenus
  • clipboardWrite
  • unlimitedStorage
  • declarativeNetRequest
  • scripting
  • offscreen
Host permissions:
  • https://translate.google.com/*
  • https://clients5.google.com/*
  • *://*.nflximg.com/*
  • *://*.nflxvideo.net/*
  • *://*.nflxext.com/*
  • *://*.netflix.com/*
  • *://*.nflximg.net/*
  • *://api.ejoy.io/*
  • *://translate.google.com/*
  • *://api.urbandictionary.com/*
  • See more
Size:
3.12M
Full description:
See detailed description
Updated:
21 hours ago

User reviews

Users appreciate Glot Extension as a free and effective tool for translations and learning English across several platforms like Coursera and Udemy. Many find it better than built-in caption options and enjoy its multi-resource approach. However, multiple reviews mention issues caused by website updates leading to malfunctions on Coursera and Udemy, including subtitle and translation problems. Login difficulties and inaccurate translations for certain languages, notably Japanese, are also reported. Users suggest improvements like better subtitle display and hotkey customization to enhance the user experience.
Pros
  • Provides good translation support that is better than YouTube's captions and translation.
  • Helps users learn English via multiple resources effectively.
  • Free to use with useful translation and subtitle features.
  • Supports multiple websites including Coursera and Udemy (though with some issues).
  • User interface is generally appreciated and considered nice and helpful.
Cons
  • Extension experiences functionality issues on Coursera and Udemy after site layout changes or updates.
  • Subtitle display errors, such as only showing one subtitle track or problems with multiple subtitles on YouTube.
  • Login or app sign-in problems restricting some features to the browser extension only.
  • Translation quality sometimes inaccurate or poor, especially with Japanese language support.
  • Some features like premium dictionaries or keyboard shortcut customization are missing or broken after updates.
Recent reviews
Hãy giúp tôi, glotdojo không hoạt động trên coursera, thanks.
by toàn trần, 2025-02-05

Hiện tại học trên coursera đang bị mất mất phần cài đặt phụ đề trên dưới, chỉ hiện thị 1 phụ đề trên, cho mình hỏi về cách khắc phục
by dung truong, 2025-01-28

Vraiment Top a mon avis c'est le meilleur extensión du traduction
by Youri Kavalli, 2025-01-15
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Extension safety

Risk impact
Very high risk impact

Glot Extension requires a lot of sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details
  • Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Low risk likelihood

Glot Extension has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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