Xiaohongshu (RedNote) 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 xiaohongshu.com. No Chinese needed.
What works on Xiaohongshu
We opened video notes on a computer with the current version of the extension.
- Works
Chinese vlogs and tutorials
English subtitles from the Chinese audio, with the original line shown too.
- Works
Video notes on xiaohongshu.com
Longer videos show WT on the player. For short clips, click the extension icon and choose “Translate the playing video”.
- Works
Edge on a computer
The Xiaohongshu player stays the same: the subtitles appear over the video.
Tested on November 3, 2026 · extension 0.5.638 · Edge
What we watched on Xiaohongshu in English
We opened these video notes ourselves with the extension.
cookingSnow-skin mochi, step by step
Chinese audio → English
cookingVietnamese rice noodles at home
Chinese audio → English
travelHangzhou's hidden luxury homes
Chinese audio → English
vlogA day at a Chengdu kids' clothing shop
Chinese audio → EnglishThree steps, then press play
Install the extension
Chrome or Edge on your computer. It takes half a minute.
Open a video note on Xiaohongshu
On xiaohongshu.com. You can close the sign-in box and press play.
WTWow!Click WT on the video
English subtitles appear and follow the video.
Xiaohongshu alone, or with WatchTranslate
- English follows each speaker, sentence by sentence.
- The Chinese line stays visible, handy if you are learning Chinese.
Made for watching Xiaohongshu
Two lines
English on top, the Chinese line below it, useful for picking up new words.
Follows the player
Pause, rewind or jump ahead in a post and the subtitles keep up.
Any topic
Cooking, travel, fashion or daily-life vlogs: 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 Xiaohongshu
Is WatchTranslate connected to Xiaohongshu?
No. It is an independent extension that puts subtitles on top of the Xiaohongshu player.
Does it unlock anything on Xiaohongshu?
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 Xiaohongshu the same as RedNote?
Yes. RedNote is the English name of the Xiaohongshu app. WatchTranslate works on its website, xiaohongshu.com, on a computer.
Do I need a Xiaohongshu account?
Not for the notes we tested. WatchTranslate asks for its own account to give you the 20 free minutes.
Xiaohongshu and RedNote are trademarks of their owner. WatchTranslate is not affiliated with or endorsed by Xiaohongshu.