Linguist - web pages translator

Translate web pages, highlighted text, Netflix subtitles, private messages, speak text, and save important translations to your personal dictionary to learn words in 130 languages.

Linguist - Advanced Web Pages Translator Add-on for Firefox

"Linguist - web pages translator" is a unique Firefox add-on that allows you to translate entire web pages, selected text, Netflix subtitles, and private messages. It supports translation in 130 different languages. Apart from these, it offers read out loud features and the capacity to save translations to a personalized dictionary. It is the only browser add-on supporting offline translation, thereby ensuring privacy. Plus, this add-on is customizable, open-source, and free.

Add-on stats

Version: 6.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-26)
Creation date: 2021-06-20
Weekly download count: 713
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • <all_urls>
Size: 4.03M
URLs: Website

Other platforms

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4.59 (209) 100,000
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Add-on summary

Translate web pages, highlighted text, Netflix subtitles, private messages, speak text, and save important translations to your personal dictionary to learn words in 130 languages.

Encountering unfamiliar words while reading an online article? Just select text on the page and click the button to translate it. You can speak the translated and original text, and save the translation to your dictionary.

If you need to input text and translate it, you can just click the Linguist button to open the pop-up window.

Full-page translation With Linguist, you can conveniently translate entire web pages with just one click. All you need to do is select "Translate page" from the context menu on any webpage, and it will be instantly translated into your preferred language.

Make your own personal knowledge base with Linguist! Any translated text is saved in the history, and you can add your favorite translations to your dictionary. You can search for translations in both your dictionary and history, and even filter your translations by language. The dictionary feature is available even when you are offline, making it an ideal tool for language learners or travelers who require constant access to their word lists.

Offline translation and privacy Linguist can translate texts even without the internet - a feature that no other extension has. The offline translator allows you to translate texts on your device without sending any private messages over the internet, ensuring your privacy. Simply enable the feature on the options page to maintain your privacy while translating work emails and personal messages.

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User reviews

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
  • Easy to use
  • Works for Japanese and Korean
  • Has history and more settings than alternatives
Cons
  • Auto translate doesn't work for some specific sites (e.g., Netflix)
  • Frequent failures with Bergamot offline translator
  • Cursor issues in input/textarea fields
Most mentioned
  • Quality of translation depends on chosen service provider
  • Issues with the Bergamot offline translator
  • Problems with context menu button for translation disappearing
User reviews
by Sergo, 2024-12-21

breaks user input, for every keypress moves cursor to the start of the input/textarea
by undefined, 2024-12-16

perfect
by Leafarture, 2024-12-09
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Linguist - web pages translator requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Linguist - web pages translator is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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