Google Translator for Firefox

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.

What is Google Translator for Firefox?
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.
Merlin
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By: nobzol
Rating: 3.40 (1,176)
Version: 3.0.3.4resigned1 (Last updated: 2024-04-25)
Creation date: 2009-10-29
Weekly download count: 1,668
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Moderate risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • tabs
  • activeTab
  • contextMenus
  • storage
  • notifications
  • <all_urls>
  • http://translate.google.com/
  • https://translate.google.com/
Size: 67.59K
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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
User reviews summary
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. Firefox Browser Add-ons does not verify user reviews, so some user reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
Pros
  • Great add
  • Best for avoiding 'your connection is...'
Cons
  • Compatibility issues
  • Google captcha pop up
  • Translation on external resources
Most mentioned
  • Great add
  • Compatibility issues
  • Google captcha pop up
Recent reviews
This doesn't overwrite selected text as advertised, no matter how I select the options or manage the extension. It use to.
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by Lois O. Groves, 2024-03-22

Un grand merci !
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Safety
Risk impact

Google Translator for Firefox is risky to use as it requires a number of sensitive permissions that can potentially harm your browser and steal your data. Exercise caution when installing this add-on. Review carefully before installing. We recommend that you only install Google Translator for Firefox if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Google Translator for Firefox is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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