Simple Translate

Quickly translate selected or typed text on web pages. Supports Google Translate and DeepL API.

Simple Translate - Firefox Add-on

Simple Translate is a Firefox add-on that allows users to quickly translate selected or typed text on web pages. It supports Google Translate and DeepL API, and offers features such as real-time translation, context menu translation, and automatic language switching. The add-on also includes options to customize the translation experience and theme settings.

Add-on stats

By: sienori
Version: 3.0.0 (Last updated: 2024-05-15)
Creation date: 2017-09-24
Weekly download count: 7,296
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 434.93K

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Simple Translate (v3.0.0)
4.30 (154) 181,931
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Add-on summary

When you select text, the translation button pops up and the translation is displayed instantly. If you enable "Do not display the button if translation is not required" option, you will not get frustrated by the button appearing when it is not necessary.

In the toolbar popup, translate the input text in real time. If you enable "Automatically switch to the second language" option, you can do : When English is input, it is translated into Japanese, and when Japanese is input, it is translated into English.

You can also translate from the context menu. You can select "Translate this page", "Translate selected text", and "Translate selected link" from the menu on the page or tab.

Supports Google Translate and DeepL API.

Chrome version: https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/simple-translate/ibplnjkanclpjokhdolnendpplpjiace Edge version: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cllnohpbfenopiakdcjmjcbaeapmkcdl

Ver 3.0.0

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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
  • Good plugin overall
  • Excellent functionality noted by some users
  • Simple to use
Cons
  • Excessive resource usage, particularly RAM
  • Translation errors leading to unavailability of service
  • Functionality issues with text selection translation
  • Opening translated content in a new tab is inconvenient
Most mentioned
  • High RAM usage causing performance issues
  • Error messages when trying to translate
  • Inconvenience of opening translations in new tabs
User reviews

by masamin, 2025-01-19

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Simple Translate requires a few sensitive permissions. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Simple Translate has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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