Is Google Translate Safe?

Google Translate — Nerq Trust Score 61.8/100 (C+ grade). Based on analysis of 2 trust dimensions, it is generally safe but has some concerns. Last updated: 2026-03-30.

Use Google Translate with some caution. Google Translate is a Chrome extension with a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+), based on 3 independent data dimensions. It is below the recommended threshold of 70. Security: 90/100. Popularity: 90/100. Data sourced from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. Last updated: 2026-03-30. Machine-readable data (JSON).

Is Google Translate safe?

CAUTION — Google Translate has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+). It has moderate trust signals but shows some areas of concern that warrant attention. Suitable for development use — review security and maintenance signals before production deployment.

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What is Google Translate's trust score?

Google Translate has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100, earning a C+ grade. This score is based on 2 independently measured dimensions including security, maintenance, and community adoption.

Security
90
Popularity
90

What are the key security findings for Google Translate?

Google Translate's strongest signal is security at 90/100. No known vulnerabilities have been detected. It has not yet reached the Nerq Verified threshold of 70+.

Security score: 90/100 (strong)
Popularity: 90/100 — Chrome Web Store

What is Google Translate and who maintains it?

AuthorUnknown
Categorychrome
SourceN/A

Google Translate Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Google Translate
66/100 · android
Google Translate
56/100 · ios

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Safety Guide: Google Translate

What is Google Translate?

Google Translate is a Chrome extension — Translate entire pages or selected text. Supports 100+ languages. By Google..

How to Verify Safety

Review permissions carefully. 'Read all data on all websites' is high risk.

You can also check the trust score via API: GET /v1/preflight?target=Google Translate

Key Safety Concerns for Chrome extensions

When evaluating any Chrome extension, watch for: excessive permissions, data harvesting, permission creep.

Trust Assessment

Google Translate has a Nerq Trust Score of 62/100 (C+) and has not yet reached Nerq trust threshold (70+). This score is based on automated analysis of security, maintenance, community, and quality signals.

Key Takeaways

Detailed Score Analysis

DimensionScore
Security90/100
Privacy90/100
Reliability90/100
Transparency60/100
Maintenance60/100

Based on 5 dimensions. Data from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history.

What data does Google Translate collect?

Google Translate has a privacy score of 90/100. Review the documentation and privacy policy for data handling details.

Full analysis: Google Translate Privacy Report · Privacy review

Is Google Translate secure?

Security score: 90/100. This meets the recommended security threshold for production use.

Nerq monitors this entity against NVD, OSV.dev, and registry-specific vulnerability databases for ongoing security assessment.

Full analysis: Google Translate Security Report

Google Translate Across Platforms

Same developer/company in other registries:

Google Translate (android, 66/100)Google Translate (ios, 56/100)

How we calculated this score

Google Translate's trust score of 61.8/100 (C+) is computed from Chrome Web Store metadata, permissions analysis, developer verification, and update history. The score reflects 5 independent dimensions: security (90/100), privacy (90/100), reliability (90/100), transparency (60/100), maintenance (60/100). Each dimension is weighted equally to produce the composite trust score.

Nerq analyzes over 7.5 million entities across 26 registries using the same methodology, enabling direct cross-entity comparison. Scores are updated continuously as new data becomes available.

This page was last reviewed on March 30, 2026. Data version: 1.0.

Full methodology documentation · Machine-readable data (JSON API)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Google Translate safe?
Use with some caution. Google Translate has a Nerq Trust Score of 61.8/100 (C+). Strongest signal: security (90/100). Score based on security (90/100), popularity (90/100).
What is Google Translate's trust score?
Google Translate: 61.8/100 (C+). Score based on: security (90/100), popularity (90/100). Scores update as new data becomes available. API: GET nerq.ai/v1/preflight?target=Google Translate
What are safer alternatives to Google Translate?
In the chrome category, more Chrome extensions are being analyzed — check back soon. Google Translate scores 61.8/100.
What permissions does Google Translate need?
Review Google Translate's requested permissions carefully. Extensions requesting 'Read and change all data on all websites' carry the highest risk. Current trust score: 61.8/100.
Is Google Translate's publisher verified?
Google Translate has a trust score of 61.8/100 (C+). Below Nerq Verified threshold — conduct additional review.
API: /v1/preflight Trust Badge API Docs

Disclaimer: Nerq trust scores are automated assessments based on publicly available signals. They are not endorsements or guarantees. Always conduct your own due diligence.