Translate Now

Right click a selection, page or link to translate words in Firefox using Google Translate, DeepL Translator or Bing Translator. In Firefox voor Android you first make a selection and then you use the button.

Translate Now: Instant Translation in Firefox

"Translate Now" is a versatile Firefox add-on that enables users to quickly translate text, full webpages, or linked content via a simple right-click. Supporting Google Translate, DeepL, and Bing Translator, it caters to a wide array of languages and offers customizable settings, including manual source and destination language selection. Utilizing the toolbar icon or context menu, language pairing preferences can be easily adjusted for efficient, seamless translation experiences directly within the browser.

Add-on stats

Rating: 3.78
(106)
Version: 5.0.4 (Last updated: 2024-08-24)
Creation date: 2015-06-13
Weekly download count: 57
Firefox on Android: Yes
Risk impact: High risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 3
Permissions:
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
  • notifications
Host permissions:
  • <all_urls>
Size: 42.39K
URLs: Website

Other platforms

Not available on Chrome
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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Add-on summary

Select text on any page, right click and select Translate Now. This will open a new tab with the translation using Google Translate.

By default Translate Now uses Google Translate, but DeepL Translator and Bing Translator are also supported and can be set from the Preferences.

The destination language (the language you are translating to) can be set in the preferences of Translate Now. The source language is determined automatically, but can also be set in the preferences.

Features

  • Supports Google Translate, Bing Translator and DeepL Translator.
  • Broad support for source and destination languages.
  • Make a selection, translate the current page or translate linked page.
  • Use the toolbar icon to translate texts and right click the toolbar icon to gain access to the preferences.
  • Highly customizable.

The first versions of Translate Now were partially based on To Google Translate.

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
  • Allows for language translation directly within the browser.
  • Has options for multiple translation services, including DeepL.
  • User-friendly and functional for a majority of users.
Cons
  • Current version may not work with older versions of Firefox or mobile browsers.
  • Issues with specific languages not being supported, such as Cantonese.
  • Some features are non-functional or don't respond as expected.
Most mentioned
  • Does not work on certain Firefox versions or mobile.
  • Need for additional language support.
  • Experience of the add-on being non-functional or buggy.
User reviews
Please update Google translate languages list. A lot of them need to be added.
by Prasanta Hembram, 2024-11-07

Does not translate faz.net using Firefox for android 126.0.1 (Build #2016023311), hg-6c033deedc28+ GV: 126.0.1-20240526221752 AS: 126.0
by Niv, 2024-06-03
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Translate Now requires some sensitive permissions that could impact your browser and data security. Exercise caution before installing.

Risk likelihood

Translate Now is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this add-on.

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