Google Translator for Firefox

With this addon you can translate any text to your own language with one click or hot-key. You can either translate the selected text, this way the translated text will overwrite the original selected text, or you can translate the full page too.

Google Translator for Firefox - Translate Web Pages and Text

Google Translator for Firefox is a convenient add-on that allows users to translate text or full web pages into their language of choice directly from the browser. With options to translate selected text or entire web pages, it comes with a user-friendly interface and supports all languages available on Google Translate. The original language is automatically detected for a hassle-free translation experience. Note: for efficient translations, a maximum of 1100-character long text is advisable.

Add-on stats

By: nobzol
Rating: 3.41
(1,190)
Version: 3.0.3.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-10-29
Weekly download count: 1,334
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
  • <all_urls>
  • http://translate.google.com/
  • https://translate.google.com/
Size: 67.59K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

By default, the add-on will try to set your detected language for the default target language. If it is not possible then English will be the target language of the translation.

It's highly recommended to select less text than more, otherwise the translation will take longer to appear. You can select a maximum of 1100-character long text. If you select a longer text, you'll get an alert box in some cases. You shouldn't either select pictures or tables because these will disappear and mystic text will appear there.

Now, let's see, how it works. Firstly, you search something that you don't understand because it's in an other language. Secondly, you select this section or sentence. Now you can go three ways:

  • Right-click with the mouse and click on "Translate this text with Google Translate" text.
  • Click on the Toolbar icon.
  • Press the hot-key. As soon as the translation-progress starts, the Red T will become green, and as soon as the translation ends, it'd be red again. Within a second or two, you'll see that the selection disappears and a text in your language appears there. That's all.

Or, if you want to translate the full page, you can go with the three ways mentioned above, too.

Options: you can find this menu if you:

  • right-click on the Red T (or before Firefox 57 click on the little arrow next to it) and click "Options"
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User reviews

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Pros
  • Great add.
  • Funcionando muito bem no PC!
Cons
  • Doesn't overwrite selected text as advertised.
  • Compatibility issues arise.
  • Google captcha pop up and reloading.
Most mentioned
  • Needs improvement in translating directly within the page rather than using external resources.
  • Issues with functionality on certain pages.
User reviews
Please consider adding Santali language to the extension.
by Prasanta Hembram, 2024-11-05


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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Google Translator for Firefox requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Google Translator for Firefox has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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