Linguist - web pages translator
Translate web pages, highlighted text, Netflix subtitles, private messages, speak text, and save important translations to your personal dictionary to learn words in 130 languages.
Linguist - Advanced Web Pages Translator Add-on for Firefox
"Linguist - web pages translator" is a unique Firefox add-on that allows you to translate entire web pages, selected text, Netflix subtitles, and private messages. It supports translation in 130 different languages. Apart from these, it offers read out loud features and the capacity to save translations to a personalized dictionary. It is the only browser add-on supporting offline translation, thereby ensuring privacy. Plus, this add-on is customizable, open-source, and free.
Add-on stats
Manifest V2
By: Robert Vitonsky
Rating: 4.45 
(96)
Weekly download count: 536
Firefox on Android: Yes
Permissions:
- storage
- tabs
- contextMenus
- scripting
- <all_urls>
Size: 4.03M
Email: su*****@linguister.io
URLs: Website
Full description: See detailed description
Ranking
# 547
Other platforms
Not available on Android
Not available on Edge
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spammy, or outdated.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
- Wide and convenient settings
- Functional with various translation needs
- Works as designed
- General effectiveness of translation depending on the service provider
Cons
- Auto-translate feature doesn't work on some platforms (e.g., Netflix)
- Issues with the offline translator (frequent errors)
- Breaks user input by moving cursor to the start
Most mentioned
- Problems with auto translation
- Dependence on service provider quality for translation accuracy
- Need for language determination features
User reviews
by Firefox user 18463091, 2025-02-21
by My Acer Aspire 3, 2025-02-14
by 远离中共邪教快退出党团队, 2025-02-12
Add-on safety
Risk impact
Linguist - web pages translator 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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