Quickly translate selected or typed text on web pages. Supports Google Translate and DeepL API.

Latest Version

Version
3.0.0
Update
May 15, 2024
Size
420KiB
Developer
Category
Users
100,000+
Rating
4.57337 ★
Manifest Version
3
Web Store Status
Languages Support
Bahasa Indonesia
Deutsch
English
Filipino
Français
Nederlands
Norsk
Tiếng Việt
Türkçe
Català
Dansk
Español
Italiano
Magyar
Polski
Română
Suomi
Svenska
čeština
Ελληνικά
Српски
български
русский
українська
עברית
‫العربية
中文 (简体)
中文 (繁體)
日本語
한국어
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Permissions
Storage
ContextMenus
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Simple Translate Extension

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.

Firefox version: https://addons.mozilla.org/en/firefox/addon/simple-translate/
Edge version: https://microsoftedge.microsoft.com/addons/detail/cllnohpbfenopiakdcjmjcbaeapmkcdl
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Source Manifest.json

{"update_url": "https://clients2.google.com/service/update2/crx", "manifest_version": 3, "version": "3.0.0", "name": "__MSG_extName__", "description": "__MSG_extDescription__", "default_locale": "en", "permissions": [ "storage", "contextMenus" ], "options_ui": { "page": "options/index.html", "open_in_tab": true }, "icons": { "512": "icons/512.png", "128": "icons/128.png", "64": "icons/64.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "32": "icons/32.png" }, "background": { "service_worker": "background/background.js", "type": "module" }, "action": { "default_icon": { "512": "icons/512.png", "128": "icons/128.png", "64": "icons/64.png", "48": "icons/48.png", "38": "icons/38.png", "32": "icons/32.png", "19": "icons/19.png", "16": "icons/16.png" }, "default_popup": "popup/index.html" }, "content_scripts": [ { "all_frames": true, "match_about_blank": true, "matches": [ "http://*/*", "https://*/*", "" ], "js": [ "content/content.js" ], "css": [ "content/content.css" ] } ], "web_accessible_resources": [ { "resources": [ "icons/512.png" ], "matches": [ "*://*/*" ] } ], "commands": { "_execute_action": { "description": "__MSG_openPopupDescription__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Shift+Space" } }, "translateSelectedText": { "description": "__MSG_translateTextMenu__", "suggested_key": { "default": "Ctrl+Space" } }, "translatePage": { "description": "__MSG_translatePageMenu__" } }}
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How to download and manually install Simple Translate extension for Chrome

Looking for a way to install Simple Translate extensions for Chrome, you can search for them in the Chrome Web Store, clicking the "Add to Chrome" button, and following the straightforward process.

However, you may need to install Simple Translate extensions manually, this article outlines two simple methods to effortlessly install Simple Translate extensions, whether they come as unpacked folders in compressed formats like .zip or as .crx files.

Method 1: Download Simple Translate extension and manually install through Drag &Drop

If you ever need to manually install a Simple Translate extension for Chrome, don't worry, it's a simple process. Just follow these easy steps, and you will have your extension ready to use in no time.

Step 1: Download the Simple Translate Extension by clicking the "Download CRX" button on the website.

Look for the Simple Translate extension you wish to install. Go to the website and download the Simple Translate extension package, which is usually a .CRX file and comes in a zipped file. Here ".crx" file is the format for Simple Translate extension that contains all the data.

Step 2: Extract &Arrange Files

Once the file is downloaded, extract that file into its own folder. Similarly, give that extension files a permanent home. In other words, keep it in a folder that you don't accidentally delete it because these files will be needed to make that extension work.

Step 3: Go to the Chrome Extensions Page

Open Google Chrome and in the address bar, type chrome://extensions; it will open the Google Chrome extensions page. Make sure that "My extensions" is selected in the sidebar.

Step 4: Drag and Drop the Extension

Now, go to the folder where you extracted the Simple Translate extension and drag &drop the extension file from there anywhere onto the extension page within Google Chrome.

Step 5: Complete the Installation

Once you drag and drop the extension file, follow the steps that Google Chrome takes you through. Similarly, if the extension file is of .crx file format, you will be required to review the permissions and then add the extension.

Now, you can manage that added extension as you would like to with any other Chrome extension that you added through Chrome Webstore. Its icon will also appear in the Google Chrome Menu on the right side of the address bar once you activate it.

Method 2: Download Simple Translate extension for Chrome and install in Developer Mode

This is another method to install Simple Translate extension manually, but the twist is that here, you install by enabling the developer mode option provided in Google Chrome. This mode is commonly used for testing extensions or running unpublished tools.

Step 1: Download the Simple Translate extension file

Select and download the Simple Translate extension by clicking the 'Download CRX' button on the website.

Step 2: Extract the downloaded contents

Convert the file to a ZIP file if it is in CRX format then extract the Simple Translate extension zip file or folder that you downloaded. Make sure you extract it using the same folder name and keep it safely in another folder, so you don't delete it by mistake. The extracted folder will be needed to keep your Simple Translate extension running.

Step 3: Open Chrome Extension Setting Page

In the address bar of Google Chrome, type chrome://extensions and open the Chrome Extension Page.

Step 4: Enable Developer Mode

After opening the Chrome Extension page, look at the top right side, and you will find the toggle option of "Developer mode."Simply enable that developer mode option.

Step 5: Load the Unpacked Extension

Once you enable the developer mode option, you will see the menu of Load Unpacked, Pack Extensions and Update. From that, select the option "Load unpacked."

Step 6: Select the Extension Folder

Once the pop-up opens upon clicking Load unpacked, select the Simple Translate extension directory and click on the "Select Folder "button.

Step 7: Confirm and Install

After you select an extension folder of a Google Chrome extension you're installing manually, confirm its installation for the final time and let the installation complete.

Conclusion

Here we've made a step-by-step guide on How to manually install Simple Translate extension in 2 ways. We hope this guide proves helpful.

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User reviews

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Easy Also (ID: 0000000ffa3b9997) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 12/13/2023 好用,现在deepL的浏览器插件似乎需要pro账户了,这个插件作为替代方案已经不错了。

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Primary (ID: 000000ab13da7d45) Voted 4 ★ - Updated 12/06/2023 SUGGESTIONS! Please Add Options when "HOVER mouse Tooltip" it will automatically Translate. That's the easy way instead of *Highlighting AND click* the I con that's frustrating.

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Alin Wanderlust (ID: 0000000d7d9281a7) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 11/08/2023 Simple and easy to use!

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Роман Шамарин (ID: 000000aa74985815) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 10/09/2023 Perfect. I'm sure I'm not using all the features of this extension. But the implementation of instant translation of selected text is great. Thank you.

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Slava Lishnevsky (ID: 000000abfe2dc55a) Voted 5 ★ - Updated 09/27/2023 Excellent extension. I have been looking for this for a long time, the translator extension that works both ways between two languages. Just perfect, cant find any pittfals, absolutely love the "Show translation candidates" setting !! Good job, bro !! :)