1. Google Dictionary (by Google)
View definitions easily as you browse the web.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: View definitions easily as you browse the web.
Best Popup View for Google™ Translate Alternatives in 2026
Popup View for Google™ Translate is a strong option, but it is not the right fit for everyone. Below are 10 alternatives compared on rating, install base, pricing and the use case each one actually wins on.
About Popup View for Google™ Translate
"Popup View for Google™ Translate" add-on lets you have access to the beloved Google Translate on any websites. Upon selecting a word or sentence, a bubble appears near the selected area, allow you to load Google™ Translate inside the page instead of switching to a new tab and load it there. This view automatically hides when it losses focus, so there is no need to close this window manually. Features: 1. Panel view of Google Translate on any website 2. Right-click context menu to open selected text in Google Translate 3. Links on the panel to open Google Define or Google Translate. For bug reports please visit: https://github.com/schomery/dictionary/ *** Please note that the sole purpose of this add-on is to provide an easier way to access the official Google Translate. There is NO intention of misleading users that this product is offered by Google. It is just a small tool to help you have access to the beloved translator easier. *** Change Logs: 0.3.5 1. There is a new option to use right-click instead of the bubble mode. Activating the right-click menu-item disables the bubble selection mode. 2. It is now possible to translate the entire page using the toolbar button. If it is not needed, hide the button 3. It is now possible to remove the right-click context-menu items for page and links actions (Bing translation and Google translation)
Comparison at a glance
| Extension | Rating | Users | Pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Popup View for Google™ Translate (original) | 4.2 | 6K+ | Free | Access to a floating multilingual Google™ Translate popup on any webpage |
| Google Dictionary (by Google) | 4.4 | 3M+ | Free | View definitions easily as you browse the web. |
| YouTube Anti Translate | 4.6 | 200K+ | Freemium | A small extension to disable YouTube video titles/audio/descriptions autotranslation. |
| Revision History: Writing Process Visibility for Google Docs & Slides | 3.7 | 200K+ | Freemium | Built for teachers: See how students write, not just what they wrote. View the writing process in Google Docs & Slides. |
| Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant | — | — | Free | Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser. |
| Google Translate Plus AI | 4.6 | 100K+ | Freemium | Adds AI to Google Translate: translate definitions and view document translations side-by-side. |
| Google Translate in Side Panel | 4.5 | 100K+ | Free | Instant Google Translate & AI in side panel. No tab switching, shortcut & selection translation. |
| Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™ | 3.3 | 80K+ | Free | Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type! |
| Text to Speech for Google Chrome™ | 2.9 | 70K+ | Freemium | Want to listen to text being read out to you? |
| Darktheme for google translate | 3.8 | 60K+ | Free | Makes the background dark and changes the leading color |
| Subtitles Player - Translate video Youtube | 1.9 | 50K+ | Free | Subtitles player. Reading and translating subtitles aloud. |
Popup View for Google™ Translate alternatives in detail
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2. YouTube Anti Translate
A small extension to disable YouTube video titles/audio/descriptions autotranslation.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: A small extension to disable YouTube video titles/audio/descriptions autotranslation.
3. Revision History: Writing Process Visibility for Google Docs & Slides
Built for teachers: See how students write, not just what they wrote. View the writing process in Google Docs & Slides.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Built for teachers: See how students write, not just what they wrote. View the writing process in Google Docs & Slides.
4. Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant
Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Translate text and enhance writing with AI for seamless language learning and communication in your browser.
5. Google Translate Plus AI
Adds AI to Google Translate: translate definitions and view document translations side-by-side.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Adds AI to Google Translate: translate definitions and view document translations side-by-side.
6. Google Translate in Side Panel
Instant Google Translate & AI in side panel. No tab switching, shortcut & selection translation.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Instant Google Translate & AI in side panel. No tab switching, shortcut & selection translation.
7. Free Auto Text Expander for Google Chrome™
Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Create custom keyboard shortcuts to expand and replace text as you type!
8. Text to Speech for Google Chrome™
Want to listen to text being read out to you?
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Want to listen to text being read out to you?
9. Darktheme for google translate
Makes the background dark and changes the leading color
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Makes the background dark and changes the leading color
10. Subtitles Player - Translate video Youtube
Subtitles player. Reading and translating subtitles aloud.
Why it replaces Popup View for Google™ Translate: Covers similar ground in the Writing category: Subtitles player. Reading and translating subtitles aloud.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best alternative to Popup View for Google™ Translate?
Google Dictionary (by Google) is the closest match. Covers similar ground in the Writing category: View definitions easily as you browse the web.
Is there a free alternative to Popup View for Google™ Translate?
Yes — Google Dictionary (by Google), Ddict: AI Translation & Writing Assistant, Google Translate in Side Panel are free.