# Selection Translate - For AltKey

> Selecting text and holding alt key, translated results will show up on current web pages. No need to leave current web pages.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-selection-translate-for](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-selection-translate-for)

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-selection-translate-for`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** dfromytb
- **Category:** appearance,language-support
- **Daily users:** 582
- **Weekly downloads:** 7
- **Rating:** 2.50 / 5 (30 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.0.1resigned1
- **Last updated:** 2024-04-25
- **First published:** 2015-05-11
- **Size:** 44 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-selection-translate-for/)

## Description

Selection Translate - For AltKey is a Chrome extension that enables instant translation of selected text directly on web pages without leaving the current tab. Simply press and hold the Alt key, select the desired text, and see translated results popup seamlessly. This tool supports over 40 languages and automatically detects your browser language for accurate translations.

Designed for convenience, the extension includes features like a night mode for low-light environments and a resizable results box for better readability. It works unobtrusively alongside your normal web browsing activities, making translation effortless and efficient.

## Rankings

- #4,648 — Overall
- #194 — Language Support
- #12 — selection
- #26 — translations
- #27 — hold
- #68 — translate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `https://*/*`
- `http://*/*`
- `menus`

### Content script matches

- `*`

## Safety

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

### Pros

- Integrates with various platforms and services
- Offers translation capabilities

### Cons

- Does not work reliably for many users
- Distracting popups instead of unobtrusive translations
- Slow performance and connection issues
- Incompatibility with certain operating systems (e.g., Ubuntu 16.04)

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/google-selection-translate-for)