# Plain Translate

> Translation addon that requires minimal permisisons that allows translation of selected text

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `plain-translate`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Removed
- **Publisher:** igorlogius
- **Daily users:** 2
- **Version:** 2.1.7
- **Last updated:** 2024-10-20
- **First published:** 2024-04-14
- **Size:** 70 KB
- **Data as of:** 2024-11-19
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/plain-translate/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/igorlogius/igorlogius/issues/new/choose](https://github.com/igorlogius/igorlogius/issues/new/choose)

## Description

Translation addon that requires minimal permissions that allows translation of selected text

<b>Short Demo Video</b>

<a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/cb76df7cc9060a80405cf028f87eb7f2509f6dc2c3e2b5ab7c9127db77b84cbd/https%3A//github.com/user-attachments/assets/4eb51001-4c35-43f8-a195-8bb873a9610b" rel="nofollow">https://github.com/user-attachments/assets/4eb51001-4c35-43f8-a195-8bb873a9610b</a>

<b>Usage:</b>
<ol>	<li>select some text on a website and use the context menu or the addon shortcut to translate it</li>	<li>you can also use the toolbar popup as a standalone translator</li></ol><b>Notes:</b>
<ol>  <li>    <b>Can/Should i trust this addon?</b> You can view the source code by either
    visiting the Homepage/Support Site or just saving/downloading the XPI (which
    is really just a ZIP Archive) and then extract it locally. The Sources in
    the XPI should be unofuscated and unminified (HTML,CSS and JS), so it's as
    easy to read as possible. Alternatives you can also use the
    <a href="https://addons.mozilla.org/en-US/firefox/addon/crxviewer/" rel="nofollow">CRX Viewer Extension by Rob W</a>
    to inspect the XPI sources. If you have an questions, you can also open an
    issue on the support site and i'll try and answer to the best of my
    abilities. If you are no programmer and are still feeling unsure, you might
    want to visit one of the official or unoffical mozilla communities and ask
    if someone there with more knowlege can take a look. Examples:
    <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/570d2aa4238e9eab74524a58bd51e87775666535470cf25b2351f64f00a6ce43/https%3A//reddit.com/r/firefox" rel="nofollow">https://reddit.com/r/firefox</a> , https://lemmy.world/c/firefox or
    <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/ee4c60d1883279690550f2bc291cff543181cebf12e642020bfbcd354a8cee74/https%3A//chat.mozilla.org/%23/room/%23addons%3Amozilla.org" rel="nofollow">https://chat.mozilla.org/#/room/#addons:mozilla.org</a>
  </li>  <li>    <b>Permissions:</b>
    This add-on tries to use the minimal number of required permissions to
    successfully fullfill its intended purpose. If you think this could be
    improved please let me know by opening an issue and i will try to look into
    it. More Details on the individual permission can be found here:
    <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/1aac61961e423dc4814a81617fe3c657361e536e4cfbf1f7a02ac205da2e3ba0/https%3A//developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/manifest.json/permissions" rel="nofollow">https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Mozilla/Add-ons/WebExtensions/manifest.json/permissions</a>
  </li>  <li>    <b>Cost/Payment:</b>
    This Add-on is and forever will be subscription and payment free to use for
    everyone however they like. If you are feeling generous you can send me a
    tip via my bitcoin address 35WK2GqZHPutywCdbHKa9BQ52GND3Pd6h4
  </li>  <li>    <b>Stars/Reviews:</b>
    If you found this add-on useful leave some stars or a review so others have
    an easier time finding it.
  </li>  <li>    <b>Bugs, Suggestions or Requests:</b>
    If you have any issues (for example a site it does not work but you think it
    should) or have improvement suggestions or a feature request please open an
    issue at the Support Site
  </li>  <li>    <b>Shortcuts: </b>
    If registered shortcuts can be changed for more information, see
    <a href="https://prod.outgoing.prod.webservices.mozgcp.net/v1/640dbd2eccfc928511d436ec2d62b3f0bcfdce054f1517993eb531455e6f0e43/https%3A//support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/manage-extension-shortcuts-firefox" rel="nofollow">https://support.mozilla.org/en-US/kb/manage-extension-shortcuts-firefox</a>
  </li></ol>

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `activeTab`
- `menus`
- `storage`

## Safety

- **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact
- **Risk likelihood:** High risk likelihood

### Analysis details

- This extension is not longer available in the store

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