Quickly translate selected text — Google or Microsoft.
Users
111
+26 in 30 days
Rating
5.0 / 5
unchanged in 30 days
Ratings
1
0 in 30 days
Store rank
#81K
#68K among extensions
Version
1.0.0
updated 16 Apr 2026
Users
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:111 usersMove the mouse over the chart for any month
Ratings count
monthly, 6 months
Latest, 18 Oct 2026:1 ratingsMove the mouse over the chart for any month
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About Simple Translate
1. Simple Translate – Instant translation, right where you read
* Simple Translate lets you translate text instantly without leaving the page
* No need to open a new tab—just highlight text and click the 文A icon to see the translation immediately
* Clean, fast, and seamless experience right inside your current page
2. Key Features
* Highlight any text (up to ~8,000 characters) and translate instantly
* Floating translation panel appears directly on the page
* Supports both Google and Microsoft translation engines
* Switch languages and engines on the fly
* Displays phonetics when available
* One-click copy for translated text
* Built-in text-to-speech to listen to the original content
3. Smooth User Experience
* The 文A icon appears automatically after text selection
* Translation panel updates instantly based on your settings
* Close easily with Escape, click outside, press X, or scroll
* Uses Shadow DOM to avoid conflicts with website styles
4. Customization Options
* Set your preferred interface language
* Choose default translation engine
* Configure source language (auto or manual)
* Set target language for translation
* Access all settings via the Options page
5. Why Simple Translate?
* No interruptions—stay focused on what you’re reading
* Fast, lightweight, and easy to use
* Works across any website
* Designed for a seamless browsing experience