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Bilingual Reader

by medalhuang · Workflow & Planning
FeaturedManifest V3 Free
View in Chrome Web Store Data as of 16 Oct 2026

Split screen and read translated content side by side

Users
999
+21 in 30 days
Rating
4.8 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
6
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#32K
#27K among extensions
Version
1.1.1
updated 22 Nov 2023

Users

monthly, 3 years
10504999Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 999 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month

Ratings count

monthly, 3 years
047Aug 2023Apr 2025Oct 2026
Latest, 16 Oct 2026: 6 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month

The Chrome Web Store rounds user counts down to the leading digit, so the user line moves in steps. The ratings count is exact and is the better signal of real adoption.

About Bilingual Reader

version 1.1.1: bugfix for translate API error; --- Bilingual Reader is a browser extension designed to enhance your reading experience by providing side-by-side translations of web articles. It helps users easily read and compare original text with translated content. ##Features * One-Click Split-Screen Translation: Translate web articles with a single click, displaying the original and translated content side by side for easy comparison. * Focused Translation: The extension only translates the main content of a web page, providing a more focused and enjoyable reading experience. * Synchronized Scrolling and Text Highlighting: As you scroll through the original text, the translated content scrolls automatically. Selecting a paragraph in the original text highlights the corresponding translated paragraph. * Adjustable Font Size: Easily modify the font size in the reader to suit your reading preferences. * Customizable Settings: Set your default font and target language for translations, streamlining your user experience. ## Installation 1. Visit the Chrome Web Store or the browser's extension store and search for "Bilingual Reader". 2. Click the "Add to Chrome" button (or the equivalent for your browser) to install the extension. ## Usage 1. Navigate to the web article you want to translate. 2. (Optional) Pin the Bilingual Reader icon to your toolbar to make your experience more great! 3. Click the Bilingual Reader icon in your browser toolbar to activate the split-screen translation. 4. (Optional) Adjust the font size, default font, and target language in the extension settings, if desired. 5. Enjoy an enhanced reading experience with side-by-side translations! ## Support If you find any websites having layout/ui/translation issues when using Bilingual Reader, please [create an issue](https://github.com/zamia/bilingual-reader/issues) in our GitHub repository.

Growth

WindowUsersChangeRatingsRating
7 days+14+1.4%00.00
30 days+21+2.1%00.00
6 months+35+3.6%−1−0.03
1 year+265+36.1%+1+0.03

Chrome Web Store search rankings

Where Bilingual Reader appears when people search the store, with the 30 day change
Search phrasePosition30 days
reader#45+12
user experience#99new

Version history

3 versions recorded
1.1.122 Nov 2023
1.113 Apr 2023
1.011 Apr 2023

Details

Category
Workflow & Planning
First seen
11 Apr 2023
Size
1.2 MB
Languages
en-US
Pricing
Free
Support
github.com
Extension ID
ecbgnkobdpgmofceoljghglggimcckab

Permissions and risk

Minimal riskimpact 2, likelihood 0
Permissions
storageactiveTab

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