Is Hirak Translation free to use?

Yes, Hirak Translation is listed as a free public API. Visit the official documentation for current rate limits and usage policies.

Does Hirak Translation require authentication?

Yes, Hirak Translation requires API Key authentication. Check the documentation for setup instructions.

Hirak Translation — Free Public API

Overview

Hirak Translation provided translation between 21 languages — key-based.

⚠️ Status (verified 2026-08): translate.hirak.site 302-redirects to http://survey-smiles.com — the Hirak domains have been hijacked (same as hirak-ip-to-country and hirak-exchange-rates). Do not send any keys to this domain. The API is considered compromised/unavailable; verify from your network before relying on it.

What it used to provide

curl "https://translate.hirak.site/api/v1/translate"

Alternatives

LibreTranslate (listed, verified) — open-source translation.
DeepL (listed, key-based) — translation.

FAQ

Is Hirak Translation working? Our 2026-08 test got 302 → survey-smiles.com (verified) — the domain is hijacked.

Was it free? Yes — free and key-based.

What replaced it? LibreTranslate / DeepL.

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