Firefox Translations

Translate websites in your browser, privately, without using the cloud. The functionality from this extension is now integrated into Firefox.
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Firefox Translations offers automated, privacy-focused translation of web content directly in your browser. Unlike cloud-based services, all translations occur locally on your device, ensuring your text remains private and secure. Supported by the Bergamot Project and the EU Horizon 2020 program, this extension helps users translate multiple languages including Spanish, French, German, and more. The functionality is now integrated into Firefox, so no separate installation is necessary, providing a seamless and trustworthy translation experience.

Supported languages include Spanish, Estonian, English, German, Czech, Bulgarian, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Polish, with ongoing development for Russian, Persian, Icelandic, Norwegian, Ukrainian, and Dutch. Ideal for Firefox users seeking private, offline translations without reliance on cloud servers.

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By:
Firefox
Daily users:
72,897+ 237
Rating:
3.58
(1,022)
Version:
1.3.4buildid20230720.091143 Last updated: 2023-07-21
Version code:
5597167
Creation date:
2022-06-02
Risk:
High risk impact Low risk likelihood
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • tabs
  • webNavigation
  • storage
  • mozillaAddons
  • contextMenus
Size:
3.22M
Email:
fx*****@mozilla.com
URLs:
Website ,Privacy policy
Full description:
See detailed description
Source:
Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated:
a day ago

Ranking

# 260 โ–ผ 1
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User reviews

Multiple users report that Firefox Translations often fails to work, with inability to select languages or activate translations. The extension seems abandoned, with no updates for years, causing compatibility issues with Firefox updates. Several users express frustration over its non-functionality and poor support resources.
Pros
    Cons
    • The add-on does not work properly or at all for many users.
    • Users cannot select languages in the translation popup.
    • The add-on appears abandoned, with the last update being two years ago.
    • Firefox updates sometimes break the add-on's functionality.
    • Users find the help pages unhelpful or misleading.
    Recent reviews
    by ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฐ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐Œ๐ž๐๐ฎ๐ฌ๐š, 2025-05-14
    Doesnt work at all (anymore?) not a single language is displayed
    by Firefox user 15417584, 2025-05-07
    doesn't work. cannot select any languages in the popup anymore. useless crap. had anyway only a few languages. lately mozilla is getting worse in many aspects. and help pages are often useless or give wrong advise.
    by Firefox user 14356857, 2025-05-05
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    Extension safety

    Risk impact

    Firefox Translations 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

    Firefox Translations has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

    Risk likelihood analysis details
    • Low This extension was updated more than 6 months ago. Older versions are more likely to be stable and safe.
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