Google Translator for Firefox

Name: Google Translator for Firefox
Rating: 3.4122 (1196 reviews)
Author: nobzol

With this addon you can translate any text to your own language with one click or hot-key. You can either translate the selected text, this way the translated text will overwrite the original selected text, or you can translate the full page too.

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Google Translator for Firefox allows users to translate any selected text or entire web pages with just one click or hotkey.

This powerful extension automatically detects the language and translates it to your preferred target language, defaulting to English if your language can't be determined. With support for every language offered by Google Translate, it ensures seamless communication across the web. Users can select text up to 1100 characters long to translate, which then replaces the original text instantly. A simple right-click menu, toolbar icon, or hotkey triggers translations effortlessly.

Customization options include setting your default translation language, choosing what and how content is translated, and configuring hotkeys (for Firefox versions before 57). The extension's interface supports multiple languages including English, French, German, Japanese, and more. Powered by Google’s translation service, it provides reliable, fast, and accurate translations to enhance your browsing experience.

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By:

nobzol

Daily users:

185,263+ 644

Rating:

3.41

(1,196)

Version:

3.0.3.4resigned1 Last updated: 2024-04-25

Version code:

5725979

Creation date:

2009-10-29

Risk:

Permissions:

tabs
activeTab
contextMenus
storage
notifications
<all_urls>
http://translate.google.com/
https://translate.google.com/

Size:

67.59K

Full description:

Source:

Firefox Browser Add-ons

Updated:

a day ago

Ranking

# 97

Other rankings

#9 in Language Support

#19 in Social & Communication

#4 in google translate keyword 47

#5 in transform keyword 4

#9 in google keyword 96

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User reviews

Users generally praise the add-on for its effectiveness in translating entire pages or selected text and ease of use. However, multiple reviews report issues like regular compatibility problems, frequent appearance of Google captcha hindering use, and the add-on no longer being maintained resulting in failure to function on many sites. Some features, such as overwriting selected text, do not work as expected, and there is demand for language expansion. While it once was considered excellent, the outdated status and recurring technical problems diminish its reliability.

Pros

Effective translation of entire webpages or selected text when functioning properly
Simple and easy to use interface
Highly rated by some users as one of the best translation add-ons
Gratitude expressed by users appreciating its utility

Cons

Frequent compatibility issues with certain webpages
Stops working after some use, with Google captcha appearing repeatedly
No longer maintained or updated, leading to decreased functionality
Does not overwrite selected text as advertised
Limited language support (request for adding Santali language)

Recent reviews

by roki, 2025-05-06

Grandios!!

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Extension safety

Risk impact

Google Translator for Firefox requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk impact analysis details

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Risk likelihood

Google Translator for Firefox 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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