AutoRTL
Switch page layout to RTL after translation
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AutoRTL is a Chrome extension that automatically switches webpage layout to right-to-left when you translate to RTL languages.
- for
- Web developers and users who read Arabic, Persian, Hebrew, or other RTL content in Chrome.
- pricing
- free
- license
- MIT
Key features
- Automatic RTL switch — Detects when a page is translated to an RTL language and changes the layout direction automatically.
- Context menu trigger — Activates via right-click after using Chrome’s translate feature.
- Lightweight — Only 8 KiB in size, minimal impact on browser performance.
- No data collection — The extension does not collect or use user data.
Use cases
- Reading technical documentation in Persian after translating it in Chrome
- Viewing Stack Overflow answers in Arabic without manual CSS changes
- Browsing tutorials in Hebrew with correct layout automatically
- Quickly checking multilingual sites without editing HTML direction attributes
AutoRTL vs alternatives
 AutoRTL |  I18n Studio |  Locutio |  CrowdTranslate.io | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Auto RTL layout after translation | Localization management | AI-powered translation | Community-driven translation |
| Pricing | Free | Subscription | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 8 | 8 | 3 |
| Launched | Sep 2025 | Jan 2024 | Jan 2025 | Feb 2024 |
- AutoRTL vs I18n Studio: I18n Studio focuses on managing and translating strings, not automatic layout switching.
- AutoRTL vs Locutio: Locutio provides AI-assisted translation of app content, not automatic RTL layout changes.
- AutoRTL vs CrowdTranslate.io: CrowdTranslate.io lets users contribute translations, whereas AutoRTL handles layout direction automatically after translation.
AutoRTL FAQ
Does AutoRTL collect any personal data?+
No, the developer states that no data is collected or used.
How does AutoRTL know when to switch direction?+
It detects when the page has been translated to an RTL language like Persian or Arabic and then applies the RTL layout.
Is there a way to disable the automatic switch?+
You can simply not use the right-click translate option, or remove the extension from Chrome.
What languages are supported?+
Any right-to-left language, such as Persian, Arabic, Hebrew, etc.
Is the extension compatible with all websites?+
It works on most sites, but complex custom layouts may require manual adjustments.
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