# DeepL Translator

> Hover over highlighted sentences and words to translate them with DeepL. This extension is not affiliated with DeepL.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/deepl-translator-hover](https://chrome-stats.com/d/deepl-translator-hover)

## Overview

- **ID:** `deepl-translator-hover`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Chris Lo
- **Category:** language-support,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 566
- **Weekly downloads:** 14
- **Rating:** 3.21 / 5 (34 ratings)
- **Version:** 0.0.7
- **Last updated:** 2021-04-30
- **First published:** 2021-01-05
- **Size:** 161 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/deepl-translator-hover/)
- **Website:** [https://chrislo.ca/deepl](https://chrislo.ca/deepl)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/deepl-translator-hover/privacy/](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/deepl-translator-hover/privacy/)

## Description

DeepL Translator is a convenient Chrome extension that allows users to quickly translate highlighted sentences and words by hovering over them. It leverages DeepL's powerful and accurate translation capabilities in a background tab, instantly displaying translation results above the selected text. Users can preset source and destination languages to streamline their translation experience. Although not affiliated with DeepL, this extension enhances browsing with efficient multilingual support without interrupting workflow.

## Rankings

- #4,628 — Overall
- #193 — Language Support
- #51 — affiliate
- #59 — destination
- #84 — transfer
- #90 — translate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Content script matches

- `<all_urls>`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Moderate risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** Low risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- Allows access to all websites, posing a significant security risk as it can monitor and modify data from any visited site.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users appreciate the DeepL Translator for its accuracy and ease of use, considering it one of the best web translators. However, many express frustration that translations open in a new tab rather than displaying inline, causing browser flicker and poor user experience. The automatic triggering of translation and lack of control options also contribute to dissatisfaction. Additionally, glitches and lag impact performance, and missing features like target language selection and persistent translation bubbles limit convenience.

### Pros

- Provides accurate and useful translations, arguably among the best web translators.
- Simple and easy to use, especially helpful for native speakers with limited technical knowledge.
- Supports multiple languages and integration with DeepL's translation service.

### Cons

- Only translates by opening a new tab with DeepL website instead of showing translation in the current tab, causing UX issues.
- Causes browser blinking or flickering when translating, which is distracting and annoying to users.
- Translation process triggers automatically after text selection with no option for manual control, leading to unwanted translations.
- Glitches and lag reported in the browser window and tab bar when using the extension.
- Lacks user-friendly features such as setting target language directly and persistent translation bubbles, limiting usability.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/deepl-translator-hover)