# Translate to Tab > Instant translations in a new tab. Right-click text to translate in a dedicated tab, not a cramped popup. Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/translate-to-tab](https://chrome-stats.com/d/translate-to-tab) ## Overview - **ID:** `translate-to-tab` - **Platform:** Firefox - **Type:** Firefox add-on - **Status:** Available - **Publisher:** ejfn - **Category:** language-support - **Daily users:** 5 - **Version:** 1.0.2 - **Last updated:** 2026-01-20 - **First published:** 2025-12-26 - **Size:** 24 KB - **Data as of:** 2026-09-13 - **Store listing:** [Firefox Add-ons Store](https://addons.mozilla.org/firefox/addon/translate-to-tab/) ## Description Translate to Tab is the ultimate productivity tool for deep reading and research. Instead of squeezing translations into tiny bubbles, we instantly open them in a dedicated, isolated tab. Keep your original page clean and view your translation in its own space. Why Choose Translate to Tab? Dedicated, Isolated View: Don't settle for small popovers. View translations in their own isolated tab where you can focus. Perfect for long articles, documents, and research papers. Smart Tab Recycling: We hate browser clutter too! Our Smart Tab Management intelligently reuses a single translation tab for subsequent queries. Translate 10 times, use only 1 extra tab. Zero-Trace Privacy: Your data is arguably your most valuable asset. We DO NOT track your history, store your queries, or analyse your reading habits. We simply act as a bridge to Google Translate. Lightning Fast Workflow: 1. Select text. 2. Right-click. 3. Boom. Translation in a new tab. Key Features: * Seamless Workflow: Right-click on selected text to instantly open a translation in a new tab. * Smart Tab Management: Intelligently reuses the existing translation tab to avoid clutter, or choose to always open a fresh tab. * Customizable Languages: Configure your preferred target languages to appear directly in the context menu for quick access. * Clean & Privacy-Focused: No background tracking, no history storage. Just a direct link to Google Translate with your text. How to use: 1. Go to the extension options to select your target languages (e.g., "Spanish", "French"). 2. Select text on any webpage. 3. Right-click and choose "Translate to [Language]". 4. A new tab opens with the translation! Enhance your browsing and reading productivity today with Open-in-Tab Translate. Why Choose Open-in-Tab Translate? Dedicated, Isolated View: Don't settle for small popovers. View translations in their own isolated tab where you can focus. Perfect for long articles, documents, and research papers. Smart Tab Recycling: We hate browser clutter too! Our Smart Tab Management intelligently reuses a single translation tab for subsequent queries. Translate 10 times, use only 1 extra tab. Zero-Trace Privacy: Your data is arguably your most valuable asset. We DO NOT track your history, store your queries, or analyse your reading habits. We simply act as a bridge to Google Translate. Lightning Fast Workflow: 1. Select text. 2. Right-click. 3. Boom. Translation in a new tab. Key Features: * Seamless Workflow: Right-click on selected text to instantly open a translation in a new tab. * Smart Tab Management: Intelligently reuses the existing translation tab to avoid clutter, or choose to always open a fresh tab. * Customizable Languages: Configure your preferred target languages to appear directly in the context menu for quick access. * Clean & Privacy-Focused: No background tracking, no history storage. Just a direct link to Google Translate with your text. How to use: 1. Go to the extension options to select your target languages (e.g., "Spanish", "French"). 2. Select text on any webpage. 3. Right-click and choose "Translate to [Language]". 4. A new tab opens with the translation! Enhance your browsing and reading productivity today with Translate to Tab. ## Rankings - #45,218 — Overall - #57 — popover - #231 — translate ## Permissions and access ### Permissions - `contextMenus` - `storage` ## Safety - **Risk impact:** Very low risk impact - **Risk likelihood:** Moderate risk likelihood ### Analysis details - This extension has low user count. Unpopular extensions may not be stable or safe. > Some risk analysis details are omitted from this free response. 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