Translating with Papago

An extension that utilizes Naver's Papago translation engine. Text can be translated using the toolbar popup or directly on web pages by highlighting text.

Translating with Papago - Firefox Add-on for Seamless Translations

"Translating with Papago" is a Firefox extension that uses Naver's Papago translation engine for translating text. It allows translation directly on web pages or through a toolbar popup. Users can also translate full web pages with a simple click. This extension offers automatic language detection and supports 13 languages.

Add-on stats

By: Joe
Daily users: 677
27
Version: 1.1.0 (Last updated: 2022-11-01)
Version code: 5479778
Creation date: 2022-06-27
Weekly download count: 35
Firefox on Android: No
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • https://papago-extension.herokuapp.com/api/v1/*
  • storage
  • tabs
  • contextMenus
Size: 97.80K

Other platforms

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

This extension uses Naver's Papago translation service to translate text through the toolbar popup or directly on web pages.

When highlighting text on web pages, clicking the icon that appears will instantly show you it's translation. If you don't like this functionality, there are settings for restricting when this icon displays while you are web browsing.

Alternatively, you can use the toolbar popup to quickly translate text. 13 languages are supported through Papago's AI translation service, along with automatic language detection.

Translating entire web pages is also possible, just by clicking "Translate this page" within the context menu.

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
  • Easy to use
  • Convenient as a translation tool for users familiar with Papago
  • Well-received by some who rely on it daily
Cons
  • Does not work properly, often showing an error message
  • Slow performance
  • Issues with language selection and window functionality
Most mentioned
  • Always shows 'Sorry, there was an error.'
  • It is slow but functional when it works
  • Language selection issues
User reviews
by blueSoda, 2025-02-10

제대로 작동하지 않고 무엇을 번역하든 Sorry, there was an error. 라고만 뜨네요.
by irekd9742, 2024-11-30

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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Translating with Papago 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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