Translate Selected Text

Translate selected text without opening a new tab.

Translate Selected Text - Firefox Add-on

Translate Selected Text is a Firefox addon that enables users to translate any selected text in a web page without needing to open a new tab. Users can choose the destination language and click on the extension menu item to get the translation in a simple and intuitive interface. Please note the addon does not work on restricted pages like addons.mozilla.org.

Add-on stats

By: Bill
Users: 1,068
-12
Rating: 4.82
(17)
Version: 1.2.2 (Last updated: 2021-09-07)
Creation date: 2020-08-15
Weekly download count: 26
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • storage
  • menus
  • activeTab
Size: 11.68K

Other platforms

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

Usage:

  • Choose the destination language in the options page.
  • Select text in a web page and click on the extension menu item to translate it.
  • Click outside the translated text panel to make it disappear.
  • You can move the translated text panel by dragging the gray header.
The addon doesn't work on restricted pages like addons.mozilla.org

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
  • Simple and fast to use
  • Works well
  • Useful for multilingual users
Cons
  • Visually looks dated
  • Lacks customization options
  • Some users experienced issues with disappearing from dropdown
Most mentioned
  • Simple and fast to use
  • Works well
  • Visually looks dated
User reviews
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Add-on safety

Risk impact

Translate Selected Text does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

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

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