Web Translate is a browser extension that provides instant translation of selected text on any webpage. It addresses the need for readers to understand foreign-language content without leaving the current page or disrupting their flow.
The extension delivers streaming translation results that appear in a floating overlay panel next to the selection. Translation begins in under 200 milliseconds after a user selects text or presses Alt+T. Results emerge word by word, first showing the main translation followed by supplementary example sentences. The panel uses a semi-transparent design with frosted glass effects to minimize visual interference with the surrounding page content. Only the selected text is sent for processing, without transmitting the full page URL.
It is built for heavy readers who encounter multilingual material. Delivery occurs as a browser extension compatible with Chrome and Microsoft Edge. Installation is performed by obtaining the package from its GitHub repository, where the source code is also available. The project is open source, allowing auditing, feedback, and contributions. No pricing information appears in the available material.
In the Browser DevTools & extensions space, Web Translate takes a focused approach. It focuses on translating foreign text on any webpage without copying, pasting, or leaving the current page. It is built as a consumer product for heavy web readers and multilingual users. Web Translate costs nothing to use. It runs on the web and embeddable surfaces.
Web Translate builds and maintains Web Translate, and the product first shipped in 2026. Development happens publicly on GitHub with 75 stars and 11 commits in the last 90 days. Key capabilities include Instant Selection Translation, Streaming Translation, and Floating Overlay.
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