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.
Manifest V2
By: Robert Vitonsky
Weekly download count: 471
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- contextMenus
- scripting
- <all_urls>
Size: 4.03M
Email: su*****@linguister.io
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Source: Firefox Browser Add-ons
Updated: a day ago
Ranking
# 549 ▲ 2
Other platforms
Publisher Change History
2024-06-26: Email was changed from li*****@vitonsky.net to su*****@linguister.io
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User reviews
Pros
- Wide and convenient settings
- Functional and helpful for various circumstances
- Considered one of the best among similar translators
Cons
- Fails to detect the correct language for translation
- Issues with translations being inaccurate or nonsensical
- Auto translate feature not working properly on certain platforms (e.g., Netflix)
- User input breaking issues that disrupt typing
Most mentioned
- Problems with language detection
- Translation quality is poor at times
- User input issues disrupting experience
- Inconsistencies in functionality (e.g., needing to reload the add-on)
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reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Bad with Firefox. there much better options.
by Firefox user 18922828, 2025-04-05
by 全民三退解体中共邪教, 2025-03-28
by UltraViolet, 2025-03-24
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 impact analysis details
- Critical Grants access to browser tabs, which can be used to track user browsing habits and history, presenting a privacy concern.
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Risk likelihood
Linguist - web pages translator is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.
Risk likelihood analysis details
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