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Translator Chrome Extension Analysis

AI & Writing Assistants

Store listing title: Translator - translation of selected text

Chrome extension ID: abebconmjhhbcjofpchjkbbimgkhdmbe

A browser extension that provides quick translations using Google Translate for over 100 languages. It features a dictionary for single words, text-to-speech capabilities, and a translation history to assist with language learning and reading.

Developer:chergav
Version:2.8.0
Size:1.02MiB
Last updated:

Overview

Installs

10K+

Rating

4.4

47 reviews

Languages

52 locales

Includes Deutsch, English, Filipino, Indonesia...

Market analysis

Review-backed positioning, friction, and market signals for this Chrome extension.

Backed by review samples

Macro category

AI & Writing Assistants

Pricing friction

Low review signal

Complaint intensity

Moderate review signal

Listing & review signals
Observed signals from store listing text and review samples.

Listing positioning

The product is positioned as a lightweight, non-disruptive tool for instant translation of selected text on any webpage. It emphasizes workflow continuity by using pop-up windows rather than redirecting users to new tabs.

Inferred product pattern

A utility-focused productivity extension designed for seamless, in-context language translation.

Review-backed pain points

Users reported the extension becoming completely unresponsive after recent updates, needing frequent reinstalls to work on specific sites, and struggling to find frequently used languages in long lists.

Observed feature gaps

Users suggested adding window resizing capabilities, a way to pin frequently used languages to the top of the list, and more advanced dictionary layout options.

Tags
Text TranslatorLanguage LearningGoogle TranslateDictionary Tool
Target users

- Language Learners

- International Readers

- Students

Primary use cases

- Translating specific text snippets on websites

- Looking up word definitions and examples

- Listening to pronunciation via text-to-speech

Positive themes

- Non-disruptive pop-up interface

- Lightweight and fast performance

- Useful history and reverse translation features

- Helpful for vocabulary acquisition

Negative themes

- Software unresponsiveness after updates

- Difficulties navigating long language lists

- Inconsistent functionality on certain websites

Observed friction

- Performance complaints detected

- No pricing friction observed.

Evidence boundary: Evidence derived from the Chrome Web Store listing and user reviews across multiple languages (English, Russian, Korean, Spanish). The review sample size is relatively small (46 reviews), and specific technical bugs reported may be isolated incidents.
Complaint summaries
Review-backed complaint signals grouped by operational area.

Support

No support complaints observed.

Reliability

Some users reported the extension becoming non-functional/unresponsive following updates or requiring reinstalls for specific websites.

Privacy

No privacy complaints observed.

Access & pricing

- No clear monetization signal

- No account requirement observed

- No clear pricing signal

Store listing facts

Listing assets

- Screenshots: 5

- Videos: 0

- Languages: 52

Trust signals

- Privacy policy

- Developer contact

- Official website

- Support link

Store metadata

- Version: 2.8.0

- Size: 1.02MiB

- Last updated:

Store description excerpt
Short excerpt from the public Chrome Web Store listing; full copy is available on the official store page.
Translate selected text with Google Translate on any webpage. 🚀 Key features: - Select-and-translate: highlight text and click the button to get a translation - Quick pop-up translation via keyboard shortcut or browser-bar button - Support for 100+ languages and alternative translations - Dictionary: definitions and examples for single words or phrases - One-click reverse translation, plus history with quick navigation - Text-to-speech with selectable voices (if supported by browser) - Light and dark themes

Listing SEO keywords

Search intent keywords
Keyword signals for evaluating how users may discover, compare, or search for this extension category.

Core discovery

translate selected textgoogle translate extensiontext translator popuplanguage dictionary extension

Comparison

Brave translatorGoogle Translate

Problem

translate website textlearn new languagestranslate word on page

Alternative

language translatorwebpage translator

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FAQ

What is Translator mainly used for?
A browser extension that provides quick translations using Google Translate for over 100 languages. It features a dictionary for single words, text-to-speech capabilities, and a translation history to assist with language learning and reading.
What market signals stand out?
Visible niche traction with limited review base. Last known update: 06/22/2026.
What should builders compare before entering this space?
Compare install concentration, rating quality, update recency, screenshots, developer portfolio, listing claims, and review-backed friction signals.
Is this page review-backed?
Backed by review samples. This page combines store metadata with selected review signals, while raw store metrics remain visible for comparison.

Screenshots

Translator - translation of selected text screenshot
Translator - translation of selected text screenshot
Translator - translation of selected text screenshot
Translator - translation of selected text screenshot
Translator - translation of selected text screenshot

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