Google Translate vs Google Translate Plus with AI: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Google Translate | Google Translate Plus with AI |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | This extension was developed by Google. See all. | bart.solutions |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-06-20 |
From public records (the extension's store listing, publisher registry, manifest metadata) and our policy snapshots — a "—" means we have no verified data for that field yet.
What the evidence shows
Both are translation extensions we track. Comparing the 5 safety dimensions measured for both:
- On publisher & identity, the two are evenly matched (60% vs 60%).
- On permissions & access, the two are evenly matched (97% vs 95%).
- Google Translate Plus with AI leads on data & privacy (100% vs 68%).
- On maintenance & ownership, the two are evenly matched (100% vs 100%).
- Google Translate leads on community reputation (92% vs 83%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Google Translate | Google Translate Plus with AI |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 24.16/25 | 23.74/25 |
| Data & Privacy | 10.8/16 | 16/16 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 7.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.15/10 | 8.25/10 |
| Total | 84.83/100 | 90.66/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Translate safer than Google Translate Plus with AI?
Google Translate Plus with AI currently scores higher — 91/100 vs 85/100 — across the 5 safety dimensions measured for both. That covers documented evidence only, not features or pricing.
Is Google Translate safe?
Google Translate currently holds safety grade A (85/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by This extension was developed by Google. See all.. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
Is Google Translate Plus with AI safe?
Google Translate Plus with AI currently holds safety grade A (91/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by bart.solutions. The grade reflects only what we have measured; anything not yet assessed is marked as pending on the full report.
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How this comparison works
Both extensions are scored with the same five-dimension, 100-point rubric — publisher & identity, permissions & access, data & privacy, maintenance & ownership and community reputation — using documented evidence only; a dimension with no evidence stays unscored instead of guessed. Read the full reports: Google Translate safety report · Google Translate Plus with AI safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.