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 - Web Pages Translator

Linguist is a powerful Firefox add-on that enables you to translate web pages, highlighted text, Netflix subtitles, and private messages seamlessly. With support for 130 languages, this add-on not only lets you translate text but also allows you to speak translated content and save important translations in a personal dictionary.

Versatile Translation Features

With Linguist, simply select the text you want to translate or click the extension to translate an entire web page instantly. Experience offline translation capabilities to ensure your privacy while translating sensitive documents without an internet connection. Build your own knowledge base by adding translations to your dictionary and easily access your history—making it perfect for both language learners and travelers. Customization options let you control auto-translation settings and choose your preferred translation services, ensuring a personalized experience every time you use it.

Manifest V2
Daily users: 18,529
-110
Version: 6.0.1 (Last updated: 2024-06-26)
Version code: 5762101
Creation date: 2021-06-20
Weekly download count: 471
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • scripting
  • <all_urls>
Size: 4.03M
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Updated: a day ago

Other platforms

Linguist - web pages translator (v6.0.1)
100,000 4.51 (234)

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)
These summaries are automatically generated weekly using AI based on recent user reviews. User reviews may be inaccurate, spammy, or outdated.
User reviews
Bad with Firefox. there much better options.


by UltraViolet, 2025-03-24
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Add-on safety

Risk impact
High 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
Moderate 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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