# HoverTranslate - YouTube Subtitle Translator

> Build vocabulary while watching YouTube! Instantly translate words in subtitles by hovering. Perfect for language learners.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/hovertranslate](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hovertranslate)

## Overview

- **ID:** `hovertranslate`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Kozii
- **Category:** language-support,photos-music-videos,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 672
- **Weekly downloads:** 45
- **Rating:** 4.75 / 5 (12 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.12
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-24
- **First published:** 2025-06-13
- **Size:** 403 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-08
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/hovertranslate/)

## Description

HoverTranslate turns YouTube into a language-learning tool. Hover over any subtitle word to see translations instantly, automatically pausing the video to give you time to learn, and building your vocabulary as you watch.

With 190+ language support, auto language detection, multiple translation engines, phrase translation, a personal dictionary export (JSON/CSV), and open-source community-driven development, HoverTranslate makes mastering new languages natural and seamless.

## Rankings

- #4,164 — Overall
- #172 — Language Support
- #13 — hover
- #35 — build
- #58 — translate
- #79 — opportunity

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `https://www.bing.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `*.youtube.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: youtube.com, bing.com
- This extension was recently updated in the past month. New updates may not be stable or safe.

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Source: [Chrome-Stats](https://chrome-stats.com/d/hovertranslate)