Linguist - web pages translator

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.

What is Linguist - web pages translator?
"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.
Merlin
Stats
Version: 5.0.7 (Last updated: 2023-07-07)
Creation date: 2021-06-20
Weekly download count: 572
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood: Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • <all_urls>
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 3.44M
URLs: Website
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Linguist - web pages translator
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Merlin
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
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
  • Works offline with Bergamot
  • Translates Japanese and Korean
  • Useful for presentations
Cons
  • Bug with context menu button
  • Translation of links looks like "undefined"
  • Some users find it unintuitive/glitchy
Most mentioned
  • Works offline with Bergamot
  • Easy to use
  • Works for Japanese and Korean
Recent reviews
by Kiame, 2024-04-25

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Safety
Risk impact

Linguist - web pages translator 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 Linguist - web pages translator if you trust the publisher.

Risk likelihood

Linguist - web pages translator has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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