Translate WordPress Websites

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How to Translate WordPress Websites?

[Rex Maughan]

There are many translation plugins available for WordPress. Some are free, and some are paid. Before choosing one, I suggest reading user reviews and feedback.

To install a plugin:

1. Go to your WordPress dashboard.
2. Click Plugins > Add New.
3. Search for a translation plugin like WPML, Polylang, or TranslatePress.
4. Click Install Now, then Activate.
5. Follow any setup steps the plugin shows.
6. Once installed, find the plugin settings on the left menu.
7. Choose the languages you want to add.

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8. Click Save Changes.

The plugin will then translate your website content into the selected languages.

[Christian J]

Also, you can translate your WordPress site without a plugin, but it takes time and effort. You’ll need to make a separate version of each page in every language and add the translations yourself.

For example:

• yoursite.com/about (English)
• yoursite.com/fr/about (French)

Another way is to set up a WordPress Multisite. This lets you create a different site for each language, like:

• en.yoursite.com for English
• fr.yoursite.com for French

Both methods work, but they need more time and technical knowledge to set up and manage.