Simple Translate

Quickly translate selected or typed text on web pages. Supports Google Translate and DeepL API.
What is Simple Translate?
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: 6,912
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Moderate risk impact
Risk likelihood: Very low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • contextMenus
Size: 434.93K

Other platforms

Simple Translate (v3.0.0)
4.57 (364) 100,000
Simple Translate (v3.0.0)
4.30 (152) 185,711
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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

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Pros
  • Easy to use
  • Unintrusive and minimalist
  • It's free and functional
Cons
  • Doesn't work directly on the page
  • Lacks hover-over information for options
  • Requires configuration that needs a restart of the browser
Most mentioned
  • Easy to use
  • Doesn't work on my Mozilla
  • Needs updates for more languages
Recent reviews
by Epox NepoxTekops, 2024-11-20

by Akastacia, 2024-11-17

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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 good reputation and can be trusted.

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