Translate selected text instantly, without leaving the page. All processing happens on your device.
Users
50
+5 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#108K
#90K among extensions
Version
3.0.0
updated 16 Aug 2026
Users
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:50 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 10 months
Latest, 15 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Flash Translate
Flash Translate lets you translate selected text instantly, right where you are reading.
Select any text on a webpage to see the translation in a smooth, animated popup — without opening new tabs or leaving the page.
Translations are processed entirely on your device using Chrome's built-in AI.
No text is sent to external servers. No usage limits. No sign-up required.
✨ Features
• Instant translation on text selection – Select text to view translations immediately
• Auto-detect source language – Automatically identifies the language using Chrome's AI
• Handles long text – Translate large paragraphs without length limits
• Unlimited translations – Translate as often as you like, completely free
• Resizable & draggable popup – Adjust the translation window to fit your reading flow
• Multi-language support – Supports 14 languages including English, Japanese, Chinese, Korean, and Spanish
• Site exclusion – Disable translation on specific websites
• Settings sync – Your preferences sync automatically across devices
🔒 Privacy
Flash Translate is built with privacy as a priority.
All translations are performed locally using Chrome's built-in Translator API. The extension does not collect, store, or transmit any text or personal data.
⚙️ Requirements
• Chrome 150 or later
• Chrome's Translator API must be enabled (Settings → AI → Translation)
Permissions
• activeTab – Required to read the text you select for translation
• storage – Used to save your language and site preferences