StreamTranslate

OBS Captions Not Working

OBS caption plugins breaking after updates? StreamTranslate requires zero OBS plugins — just add a browser source URL. Works on every OBS version.

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28+ languages • Under 2s latency • No OBS plugin required

If OBS Captions is not working for you, you're not alone. Many streamers run into issues with caption tools breaking after OBS updates, Chrome-only compatibility, or unexpected outages. StreamTranslate was built to be the most reliable alternative — cloud-based, zero OBS plugins, any browser.

Why OBS Captions May Not Be Working

Common reasons caption tools stop working include: OBS plugin conflicts after updates, browser extension incompatibilities, Chrome-only tools failing in other browsers, server outages, or API rate limits. Plugin-based solutions are especially fragile because every OBS update can break them.

The Better Solution: StreamTranslate

StreamTranslate uses a different approach — it's 100% cloud-based and works via OBS browser source. There's no OBS plugin to install, no Chrome dependency, and nothing that breaks when you update OBS. It works on OBS 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, and above. It works in Streamlabs and XSplit too.

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No OBS Plugin
StreamTranslate works via browser source URL — zero plugins to install or maintain.
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Any Browser
Works in any browser, unlike tools that require Chrome.
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28+ Languages
More language support than most alternatives, including dual-language output.
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Under 2s Latency
Industry-leading latency — subtitles appear in under 2 seconds.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is OBS Captions not working?
Common causes: OBS plugin conflicts after updates, Chrome-only requirements, server issues, or API changes. Plugin-based tools are especially fragile.
What is the best alternative to OBS Captions?
StreamTranslate — cloud-based (no OBS plugin), works in any browser, 28+ languages with dual-language output, never breaks on OBS updates.
Does StreamTranslate work when OBS Captions is down?
Yes. StreamTranslate is an independent cloud service — availability is not affected by OBS Captions issues.
How do I switch from OBS Captions to StreamTranslate?
Sign up, copy your browser source URL, add to OBS, remove the old source. Takes under 5 minutes.

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Add real-time translated subtitles to your stream in 60 seconds. No plugins, no installs.

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