Chrome extension

FluentRead

Open-source translator that shows web pages side by side in two languages and translates selected text using several engines and AI.

What it does

FluentRead is an open-source translator that shows web pages in two languages side by side and translates text you select. It suits readers of foreign-language sites and language learners who want the original and the translation together.

Key features

  • Displays original text alongside its translation on web pages
  • Offers full-page, hover and selection translation modes
  • Lets you choose from several translation services
  • Explains context, analyzes sentences and gives usage examples in an AI reading card
  • Allows follow-up questions in the AI card to explore meaning further

Use cases

  • Reading foreign-language news while keeping the original visible
  • Learning vocabulary in context
  • Understanding a tricky sentence in a technical document

Getting started

Open a foreign-language page and turn on full-page translation, or hover over or select text to translate just that part.

Good to know

Page text is sent to the translation or AI service you choose. The project is open source, so its code can be reviewed.