Celebrating 20 years of Google Translate: Fun facts, tips and new features to try

# Google Translate Hits 20 Years—And It's Come a Long Way Google is marking two decades of its translation service, which started as a small experiment in 2006 and now works with nearly 250 languages. The milestone highlights how the tool has grown from a basic translator into something millions of people rely on daily for everything from travel to work emails. Google is sharing fun facts and new features to celebrate the occasion.