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Inbuilt Translation Feature replaces Firefox Translations Add-on; How to Use It
The newer version is seamless integrated into the browser
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Published onJuly 4, 2024
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Firefox always focuses on user privacy and ensures a smooth experience when browsing the internet in multiple languages.Firefoxused to come with a Translations add-on, which helps you translate websites directly from Firefox without depending on cloud services.
However, with the newest technology and the need for a better browsing experience, Firefox has now introduced a built-in translation feature, which means the Translations add-on will slowly fade away. Let’s learn more!
What are the changes to the Firefox translations add-on?
Firefox has introduced an inbuilt translation feature, starting with version 118. This feature is integrated into your browser and lets you translate web pages locally, keeping your privacy intact and security uncompromised.
With this, the company has decided that the Firefox Translations add-on will not receive any updates or maintenance. Also, the old extension will be functional for some time so that users can get time to transition to the built-in translation feature.
This built-in tool enables effortless web surfing in your preferred language, eliminating the need for separate translation add-ons.
How do I get Firefox to translate a page automatically?
How can I customize translation settings?
To revert the changes, reverse engineer the steps, and checkmarks will be removed.
How can I install other languages for offline translation?
What if I want to use the translation add-on?
If you don’t want to use the built-in one, you can continue using the oldFirefox Translations add-on. You can add it; then the Firefox Translations toolbar will be available when you go to a website that doesn’t have chosen Firefox language.
Click Translate to translate the page into the language you set Firefox to. When the page is translated, a counter at the top shows the number of elements that still need translation.
Once done, you can choose theTranslate this tab automaticallyoption to translate the web page as you browse.
For the sake of an updated browsing experience and seamless integration, Firefox has replaced the translate add-on with the new built-in full-page translation feature.
If yourFirefox browser is running slowly, read this detailed guide to learn these quick tips for speeding it up.
However, ifFirefox is not responding on your Windows 10 or 11, it could be due to corrupted browser files; read this guide to learn more.
If you want yourMozilla Firefox to look like Microsoft Edge, you can install theSylish Firefox add-on (go to the Firefox Edge userstyles page. Read this guide to learn more.
Would you stick with the old translate add-on or move to a built-in full-page translation feature? Share your views with our readers in the comments section below.
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Srishti Sisodia
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Srishti Sisodia is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. She has extensive experience exploring the latest technological advancements and sharing her insights through informative blogs.
Her diverse interests bring a unique perspective to her work, and she approaches everything with commitment, enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. That’s why she’s part of Windows Report’s Reviewers team, always willing to share the real-life experience with any software or hardware product. She’s also specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
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Srishti Sisodia
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She is an electronics engineer and writer with a passion for technology. Srishti is specialized in Azure, cloud computing, and AI.
