Google Translate

Name: Google Translate
Rating: 4.1765 (34 reviews)
Author: Google Translate

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The Google Translate Chrome extension simplifies the task of translating text on any webpage. With just a right-click on the selected text, users can instantly view translations powered by Google Translate. This seamless integration ensures that language barriers are minimized, making browsing and reading content in foreign languages effortless. The extension supports numerous languages and offers a straightforward, user-friendly interface that enhances productivity and comprehension while surfing the web.

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Version:

2.0.1 Last updated: 2025-01-14

Version code:

5875174

Creation date:

2025-01-14

Risk:

Permissions:

declarativeNetRequest
storage
contextMenus

Host permissions:

*://*/*

Size:

73.91K

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 1,011

Other rankings

#142 in Appearance

#1 in google keyword 83

#4 in translate keyword 63

#5 in google translate keyword 46

#16 in button for google keyword 51

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User reviews

Several users report that the add-on defaults to the Hong Kong Google Translate site, causing the user interface to be displayed in Chinese, which is problematic. Additionally, there is mention that Persian language is not supported. However, at least one user indicates a positive experience with the add-on.

Pros

Provides translation functionality as expected (implied by 'bueno')

Cons

Defaults to the Hong Kong Google Translate site which results in Chinese UI
Lacks support for Persian language

Recent reviews

by Firefox user 19003503, 2025-05-20

by junior-5.0, 2025-05-16

For whatever reason it defaults to the translate[dot]google[dot]com[dot]hk url which means everything is in Chinese

by DerekPixel, 2025-05-08

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Translate requires a few sensitive permissions. 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

Google Translate is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

Risk likelihood analysis details

High This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.
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