Douyin videos only in Chinese? Watch them with English subtitles.
WatchTranslate listens to the Chinese audio and puts English subtitles on the video while you watch on douyin.com. No Chinese needed.
What works on Douyin
We opened Douyin videos on a computer with the current version of the extension.
- Works
Chinese travel videos, vlogs and explainers
English subtitles from the Chinese audio, with the original line shown too.
- Works
Video pages and the Featured feed
On douyin.com/video/… and in videos opened from Featured. Click WT on the player, or the extension icon and “Try translating this video”.
- Works
Chrome on a computer
The Douyin player stays the same: the subtitles appear over the video, even with the sign-in box open.
Tested on November 5, 2026 · extension 0.5.656 · Chrome
What we watched on Douyin in English
We opened these videos ourselves with the extension.
travelPatagonia, on the far side of the Earth
Chinese audio → English
vlogTwo hours in line at a viral dessert shop
Chinese audio → English
vlogA Tokyo evening, living alone
Chinese audio → English
outdoorsBeachcombing for crabs at low tide
Chinese audio → EnglishThree steps, then press play
Install the extension
Chrome or Edge on your computer. It takes half a minute.
Open a video on Douyin
On douyin.com. You can close the sign-in box and press play.
WTFifty-six?Click WT on the video
English subtitles appear and follow the video.
Douyin alone, or with WatchTranslate
- The English comes from what people say, line by line.
- The Chinese line stays visible, handy if you are learning Chinese.
Made for watching Douyin
Two lines
English large, Chinese small. Handy for learning words.
Follows the player
Pause, rewind or skip ahead: the subtitles stay in place.
Any topic
Explainers, food, travel or repair videos: if someone speaks, you get English.
Other languages too
Japanese, Korean, Spanish and more: you choose the language in the extension.
What the 20 free minutes cover
On your phone?
WatchTranslate works on a computer with Chrome or Edge. Send yourself the link.
Questions about Douyin
Is WatchTranslate connected to Douyin?
No. It is an independent extension that puts subtitles on top of the Douyin player.
Does it unlock anything on Douyin?
No. You watch what you can already watch.
Do I need to read or speak Chinese?
No. WatchTranslate listens to the Chinese speech and shows English while the video plays.
Is Douyin the same as TikTok?
No. Douyin is the Chinese app from the same company, with its own videos. WatchTranslate works on its website, douyin.com, on a computer.
Do I need a Douyin account?
Not for the videos we tested: we closed the sign-in box and pressed play. WatchTranslate asks for its own account to give you the 20 free minutes.
Douyin is a trademark of its owner. WatchTranslate is not affiliated with or endorsed by Douyin.