Google Translate vs To Google Translate: Which Is Safer?
At a glance: verified facts
| Fact | Google Translate | To Google Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Published by | This extension was developed by Google. See all. | Juan Escobar |
| Publisher public | Yes | Yes |
| Policy changes we track | None detected | None detected |
| Last data check | 2026-08-04 | 2026-08-04 |
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%).
- Google Translate leads on permissions & access (97% vs 65%).
- Google Translate leads on data & privacy (68% vs 50%).
- Google Translate leads on maintenance & ownership (100% vs 60%).
- Google Translate leads on community reputation (92% vs 84%).
Safety score breakdown
| Dimension | Google Translate | To Google Translate |
|---|---|---|
| Publisher & Identity | 4.8/8 | 4.8/8 |
| Permissions & Access | 24.16/25 | 10.84/16.67 |
| Data & Privacy | 10.8/16 | 2/4 |
| Maintenance & Ownership | 7.5/7.5 | 4.5/7.5 |
| Community Reputation | 9.15/10 | 8.4/10 |
| Total | 84.83/100 | 66.15/100 |
Frequently asked questions
Is Google Translate safer than To Google Translate?
Google Translate currently scores higher — 85/100 vs 66/100 — 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 To Google Translate safe?
To Google Translate currently holds safety grade B (66/100) based on 5 of 5 safety dimensions, and is published by Juan Escobar. 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 · To Google Translate safety report, or run any other extension through the safety check.