Dear Mozilla Firefox Developers,
I am writing to request that you consider adding Ukrainian language support to Firefox's built-in web page translation tool.
The Problem
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Dear Mozilla Firefox Developers,
I am writing to request that you consider adding Ukrainian language support to Firefox's built-in web page translation tool.
The Problem
Currently, Firefox lacks the ability to translate web pages into Ukrainian. Ukrainian is not available in the list of supported languages for translation, and users have no way to add it manually through browser settings.
Why This Matters
Large user base: Ukrainian is the native language of over 40 million people worldwide
Information accessibility: Many Ukrainian users need to translate English and other foreign language content
Competitiveness: Other browsers (such as Google Chrome) already support translation into Ukrainian
Inclusivity: Adding Ukrainian language would make Firefox more accessible to Ukrainian-speaking users
Injustice of current situation: Firefox includes Russian language - the language of an aggressor country that is waging war against Ukraine, bombing civilians, and occupying Ukrainian territories. Meanwhile, the language of the heroic Ukrainian people, who are defending their independence and democratic values, remains unavailable in the browser
Technical Feasibility
Mozilla Firefox uses its own Firefox Translations tool based on machine learning technology. Given that quality machine translation systems for Ukrainian already exist (Google Translate, DeepL, and others), technical implementation of this feature is entirely feasible.
Important note: If Firefox already supports Russian language, then adding Ukrainian should not present significant technical challenges, as both languages belong to the Slavic group and have similar linguistic characteristics. This makes the absence of Ukrainian even more puzzling.
Our Request
We ask you to consider:
Adding Ukrainian to the list of supported translation languages
Ensuring quality translation from major European languages (English, German, French, Spanish, etc.) into Ukrainian
Providing the ability to translate from Ukrainian into other languages
Benefits for Mozilla
Adding Ukrainian language support would:
Expand Firefox's audience in Ukraine and among the Ukrainian diaspora
Increase loyalty among existing users
Demonstrate Mozilla's commitment to linguistic diversity and inclusivity
Strengthen Firefox's market position in the region
Show support for democratic values: Adding the language of people defending freedom and democracy would be positively received by the international community
Make a morally correct decision: At a time when Ukraine is heroically resisting aggression, supporting the Ukrainian language would be an act of solidarity with the Ukrainian people
Alternative Solutions
If full integration of Ukrainian requires significant resources, please consider:
Partnering with Ukrainian tech companies to develop a translation module
Creating an API for integrating external translation services
Adding an option to select external translation services in settings
Thank you for your attention to this matter and for your work in creating a better internet experience for all users.
With respect and hope for a positive decision,
useronelex!