# google translate element

> Automatically inserts Google Translate Element into the page. Translate the entire page without leaving page or opening a new tab.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `google-translate-elemen`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** zupffwhy
- **Category:** language-support,tabs
- **Daily users:** 6,526
- **Weekly downloads:** 88
- **Rating:** 3.67 / 5 (52 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2025.1229.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-01-20
- **First published:** 2019-12-13
- **Size:** 385 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-13
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/google-translate-elemen/)
- **Website:** [https://dev.to/zupffwhy/google-translate-element-firefox-add-on-1d43](https://dev.to/zupffwhy/google-translate-element-firefox-add-on-1d43)

## Description

**Google Translate Element** is a Chrome extension that seamlessly integrates the Google Translate Element into any webpage. This allows users to translate the entire content of a page without leaving the current tab or opening a new window. The extension supports multiple languages and presents translations inline, making browsing foreign language sites effortless.

Although it works on many sites like Wikipedia, some pages with strict Content Security Policies (CSP) may limit its functionality. Users have the option to customize settings and enable code execution for Google Translate Element to suit their needs while being mindful of security considerations. Additionally, the extension offers features to translate selected text or entire pages in separate tabs, windows, or sidebars using various translation engines such as Google and Bing. Designed for simplicity and accessibility, Google Translate Element is a valuable tool for anyone needing quick and easy translation services directly within their browser.

## Rankings

- #1,022 — Overall
- #38 — Language Support
- #75 — Tabs
- #5 — element
- #7 — google translate
- #19 — translate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `<all_urls>`
- `menus`
- `contextMenus`
- `storage`
- `tabs`
- `activeTab`
- `webRequest`
- `webRequestBlocking`
- `notifications`
- `history`
- `tabHide`
- `sessions`
- `clipboardRead`
- `management`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very high 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

Users generally praise the add-on as a convenient, well-liked Google Translate plugin, but multiple reviews report major issues: it often cannot capture/translate YouTube content, lacks Firefox mobile (Android) support, and sometimes produces inaccurate translations. A few users also mention a cluttered UI or unfinished-feeling behavior.

### Pros

- Many users find it convenient and useful for quick translations
- Several reviewers call it one of the best Google Translate plugins for Firefox
- Well-received core functionality — reliably translates page text for general use

### Cons

- Fails to capture or translate text/comments on YouTube and some Google sites (compatibility/auth issues)
- No support for Firefox mobile/Android reported
- Translation quality problems reported (producing incorrect or invented words)
- Some users find the interface/options cluttered or the extension cumbersome/unfinished

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