Struggling with foreign-language websites? Wishing you could browse the internet without hitting the language barrier?
Meet FluentRead — the open-source browser plugin that’s blowing up on GitHub with over 5.6K stars. Powered by 20+ AI translation engines, it delivers instant, side-by-side translations that boost your reading speed by up to 300%. If you’ve ever relied on Google Translate, this is the upgrade you’ve been waiting for.
What is FluentRead?
FluentRead is a free, open-source translation extension designed to give you a native-like web reading experience.
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Works with top engines like Google Translate, DeepL, Microsoft Translator, plus customizable APIs.
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Translates entire web pages instantly with bilingual display.
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Perfect for students, researchers, or anyone who reads across languages daily.
And yes — it’s privacy-friendly: all data is stored locally, with full code transparency.
Why FluentRead Is Trending
On GitHub, FluentRead already racked up:
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⭐ 5.6K stars
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💻 Built with TypeScript (55.1%) and Vue (25.6%)
This rapid rise makes it one of the most-watched translation tools in the developer community.
Core Features
✅ Multi-engine support – Over 20 AI translation engines, including Google, Microsoft, and DeepL.
✅ Bilingual display – Read the original text and translation side by side.
✅ Word/phrase translation – Highlight text and get instant popup translations with one click copy.
✅ Full-page translation – Translate entire websites instantly via a floating button.
✅ Privacy-first design – Local storage, open-source, and no hidden data collection.
✅ Highly customizable – Shortcuts, translation limits, dark mode support, and more.
How to Install FluentRead
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Get it from your browser’s store
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Chrome: Chrome Web Store → search FluentRead
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Edge: Microsoft Edge Add-ons → FluentRead
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Firefox: Firefox Add-ons Marketplace
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Activate and start translating
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Click the FluentRead icon in your toolbar
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Add API keys (optional, for custom engines)
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Translate any web page instantly
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Why You Should Try It
FluentRead is more than just a translator. It’s:
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A learning tool (great for studying languages with side-by-side mode)
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A research assistant (read global content without limits)
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A productivity booster (faster, smoother than waiting for Google Translate pages)
Best of all? It’s free, open-source, and community-driven.
