DeepL / MultiTranslate

Name: DeepL / MultiTranslate
Rating: 3.3425 (73 reviews)
Author: Jannis

This extension translates marked text with DeepL, Google Translate or Microsoft Translate. CHROME-DOWNLOAD: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/deepl-for-browser/ggfeeabglcmjoaokkomijmbaekfmeocc

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DeepL / MultiTranslate is a versatile Chrome extension designed to translate marked text seamlessly using your choice of top translation engines including DeepL, Google Translate, and Microsoft Translate. Users can simply highlight the text and click the extension icon, use the right-click context menu, or apply the convenient keyboard shortcut (Control + Shift + Y) for quick translations.

Ideal for users needing fast and reliable translations across web pages, this extension streamlines the translation process without switching tabs or applications. Note: it is not affiliated with DeepL GmbH and does not function on Mozilla pages.

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By:

Jannis

Daily users:

4,228+ -9

Rating:

3.34

(73)

Version:

2.3.0 Last updated: 2020-04-28

Version code:

5014665

Creation date:

2019-03-12

Risk:

Permissions:

activeTab
storage
*://*/*
contextMenus
webRequest
webRequestBlocking

Size:

75.23K

Email:

jn*****@gmail.com

Full description:

See detailed description ⏷

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,276 ▼ 3

Other rankings

#52 in Language Support ▼ 1

#107 in Tabs ▼ 1

#228 in Other extensions ▲ 2

#18 in relate keyword 6 ▼ 1

#30 in translate keyword 62

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User reviews

Users appreciate the add-on's quality translations, especially into English, and its ability to translate selected text. However, many report intrusive nagging to install the DeepL desktop app, frequent translation failures or blocking, unnecessary permission requests, and unreliable select-to-translate functionality. Interface distractions such as overly prominent donation buttons also detract from usability.

Pros

Provides excellent translations, especially into English.
Allows translation of selected text via an icon, enhancing usability.
Offers synonyms for expressions to improve translation quality.
Works properly when using the extension button in the Firefox toolbar.

Cons

Frequently nags users to install the DeepL desktop app, even when already installed.
Translation does not work properly or blocks at times, causing frustration.
Requires excessive permissions such as access to all websites, which users find unnecessary.
The select text to translate feature is unreliable or non-functional.
Interface issues like a large donation button interfering with the user experience.

Recent reviews

Permission "Access your data for all websites" is not needed when working only with the current page. Add screenshots.

by Vitaly Zdanevich, 2025-04-16

by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-03-24

by Firefox user 18837475, 2025-02-17

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Extension safety

Risk impact

DeepL / MultiTranslate requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

Critical Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
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Risk likelihood

DeepL / MultiTranslate has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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