# redditUntranslate

> Automatically redirects Reddit URLs by removing ?tl=xx from the query string and effectively disabling the auto translation of pages and gives the option to filter Google results.

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

## Overview

- **ID:** `reddituntranslate`
- **Platform:** Firefox
- **Type:** Firefox add-on
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Waysuw
- **Category:** feeds-news-blogging,social-communication
- **Daily users:** 9,715
- **Weekly downloads:** 78
- **Rating:** 4.71 / 5 (65 ratings)
- **Version:** 2.2.0
- **Last updated:** 2026-05-17
- **First published:** 2024-08-21
- **Size:** 14 KB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-11
- **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/reddituntranslate/)
- **Website:** [https://github.com/SeidSmatti/redditUntranslate](https://github.com/SeidSmatti/redditUntranslate)

## Description

redditUntranslate is a lightweight browser extension that automatically removes the ?tl=xx query string from Reddit URLs, effectively disabling Reddit's auto-translation feature. This allows you to browse Reddit content in its original language without unwanted translation. The extension runs silently in the background with no setup required. Additionally, it offers an optional Google search filter to exclude translated Reddit pages by appending "-inurl:?tl=" to your queries. Whether you want to preserve authentic content or streamline your browsing experience, redditUntranslate gives you control to enjoy Reddit as intended, supporting multilingual and international subreddit users alike.

## Rankings

- #782 — Overall
- #39 — Feeds, News & Blogging
- #78 — Social & Communication
- #12 — reddit
- #20 — string
- #23 — translate

## Permissions and access

### Permissions

- `declarativeNetRequest`
- `storage`

### Host permissions

- `https://*.reddit.com/*`
- `https://www.google.com/*`

### Content script matches

- `www.google.com`

## Safety

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

### Analysis details

- Request access to the following domains: google.com, reddit.com
- This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe.

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## Review summary

Users generally praise RedditUntranslate for reliably removing Reddit's translation noise and for automatically stripping problematic parameters like ?tl=fr, which improves reading. They value the tool's effectiveness and the supportive, community-driven tips, with developers responding quickly. Main drawbacks are unclear setup instructions, the lack of an on-site disable option, and concerns about a version that broadens content blocking beyond Reddit.

### Pros

- Works flawlessly and effectively.
- Automatically removes translation artifacts on Reddit (e.g., ?tl=fr) and reduces gibberish.
- Improves Reddit readability by eliminating translation noise.
- Helpful community tips and quick developer responses.

### Cons

- Activation guidance for the Google filter is unclear.
- No on-site toggle to disable the translator.
- Recent update appears to block content on pages beyond Reddit (scope change).

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