# Dict.cc Translation

> The add-on uses dict.cc to translate words and phrases in any website, epub or pdf. In-page translation. No need to select the word, just click on it!

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/dictcc-translation](https://chrome-stats.com/d/dictcc-translation)

## Overview

- **ID:** `dictcc-translation`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Lusito
- **Category:** search-tools,language-support
- **Daily users:** 2,232
- **Weekly downloads:** 16
- **Rating:** 4.20 / 5 (59 ratings)
- **Version:** 5.7.0
- **Last updated:** 2022-03-20
- **First published:** 2009-10-20
- **Size:** 76 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-09
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/dictcc-translation/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/Lusito/dict.cc-translation](https://github.com/Lusito/dict.cc-translation)

## Description

**Dict.cc Translation** is a fast and precise Chrome extension that leverages the dict.cc dictionary to translate words and phrases within any website, epub, or pdf. Simply click on any word to see instant translations in a popup, new tab, or embedded in the page — no need to select the word. It supports all languages available on dict.cc, including German-English and many others, with easy updates to the language list.

Featuring rocker gestures, customizable modifier keys, context menu options, and quick search from the toolbar or shortcut, this extension focuses on word and phrase translation rather than entire sentences. Perfect for quick lookups without interrupting your reading. The add-on is open-source, actively maintained, and backed by a comprehensive dictionary providing multiple translation results for accuracy. Experience streamlined language assistance with Dict.cc Translation.

## Rankings

- #2,025 — Overall
- #87 — Language Support
- #238 — Search Tools
- #11 — translations
- #16 — phrase
- #33 — station

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `http://www.dict.cc/`
- `https://www.dict.cc/`
- `http://syn.dict.cc/`
- `https://syn.dict.cc/`
- `http://pocket.dict.cc/`
- `https://pocket.dict.cc/`
- `http://contribute.dict.cc/`
- `https://contribute.dict.cc/`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `tabs`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users consistently praise its speed, light footprint, and ease of use. The add-on delivers instant translations through popups and supports fast access via shortcuts, making word lookups quick and convenient. It is highly configurable, especially regarding languages, and is regarded as reliable and stable, even after the rewrite. The main complaints are isolated issues or feature gaps some users would like (e.g., tooltip options). Overall, Dict.cc Translation is a compact, efficient dictionary tool that satisfies most users' translation needs.

### Pros

- Fast, lightweight and resource-efficient with minimal permissions
- Instant word translations with a tiny popup and quick access via shortcuts (left+right click; ALT+Q)
- Easy to use and highly configurable, including default languages
- Reliable and stable performance, especially after the rewrite
- Compact, efficient UI that fits well into daily use

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