Language Switcher for Google™

Language Switcher for Google™ allows to switch between Google Results sets according to your language of choice
What is Language Switcher for Google™?
Language Switcher for Google™ is a Chrome extension that enhances the convenience of browsing Google search results in different languages. It provides language selection tools directly on the search results page and currently supports several languages including, but not limited to, English-US, English UK, Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese, Dutch. For any new language addition, users are free to drop an email.

Extension stats

Users: 1,000+
Rating: 3.78 (18)
Version: 1.1.3 (Last updated: 2015-12-23)
Creation date: 2015-12-23
Risk impact: Low risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Size: 177.15K

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Extension summary

A simple addon which adds to Google result pages the possibility to ask the same query to other language localized versions of Google and Wikipedia in one click.

USAGE: just use Google, additional language selection tools will be available on the right.

Currently supporting: English-US (queries on google.com), English UK (queries on google.co.uk), Italian, French, German, Spanish, Japanese, Chinese (redirects on google.com.hk), Russian, Dutch.

For adding your favourite language, just drop me an e-mail.

Version 1.1.2, Dec. 2015: Fixed addon failing to appear in some languages. Version 1.1.1: Added dutch, fixed line wrapping.

User reviews

These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Chrome Web Store does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Excellent for quick language switching in searches.
  • Very good for product searches across different regions.
  • User-friendly and efficient extension.
  • Positive feedback about developer support.
Cons
  • Stopped working or malfunctioning for many users.
  • Lack of updates and support.
  • Missing languages requested by users.
  • Some users report it does nothing.
Most mentioned
  • Stopped working.
  • Excellent functionality.
  • Needs more language options.
  • User appreciation for the developer.
Recent reviews
Thanks a lot
by Kim Andersson, 2023-07-19

It was good, but it stoped working

didn't update anymore
by the weeknd, 2019-10-20
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Extension safety

Risk impact

Language Switcher for Google™ requires very minimum permissions.

Risk likelihood

Language Switcher for Google™ has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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