WPML v4.9.4 (+Addons) – WordPress Multilingual Plugin

WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) is the oldest, most popular, and most current multilingual website building and management plugin on WordPress. Developed by OnTheGoSystems, WPML is the industry standard for enterprise websites and global e-commerce sites that require in-depth content translation and SEO optimization across multiple countries.

Key features

• Translate everything: WPML lets you translate all content that appears on your website, including: Posts, Pages, Categories, Navigation menus, Topic titles and Duplicate third-party plugin strings.
• AI-powered automatic translation mode (Translate Everything Automation): This modern feature allows you to translate your entire website as soon as you publish new content using world-leading AI tools (such as Google Translate, DeepL, or Microsoft Translator). You can then manually check and edit it.
• Professional translation management (Translation Management): If you work with a translation team member, WPML provides a separate permission system. You can send articles to be translated to them directly from the dashboard or connect with international professional translation services.
• Multilingual SEO (Multilingual SEO): WPML allows you to configure URL paths in 3 forms (Subdirectories like /en/, Subdomains like ://domain.com, or Parameters like ?lang=en). The plugin automatically inserts the correct hreflang tags to declare to Google, helping the website avoid content copying errors and achieve high rankings on local search engines.
• Absolute WooCommerce compatibility (WooCommerce Multilingual): Supports translation of the entire shopping process from product page, variations (color, size), shopping cart to checkout page. In particular, it allows you to set up the display of different currencies based on the customer’s language or geographical location.

Key module components (Add-ons)

WPML operates as a modular ecosystem of supporting plugins, allowing you to install only what is necessary:

• WPML Multilingual CMS: A core plugin required for managing languages ​​and articles.
• WPML String Translation: A dedicated module for scanning and translating handwritten strings and hardcoded text within theme or plugin code.
• WPML Media Translation: Allows you to display completely different images, banners, or videos for each specific language (e.g., a banner image with Vietnamese text will change to an image with English text when the language is switched).

Quick comparison with TranslatePress Pro:

• TranslatePress Pro: Translates directly in the frontend interface with a click, stores data centrally, and is easier to use for beginners.
• WPML: Translates in the backend interface by creating independent duplicate post pages for each language. WPML is much more powerful in managing large algorithmic projects, handling multiple currencies in WooCommerce, and improving SEO optimization.

Quick Setup Process

• Installation: Download and install the Burgos Installer plugin from your WPML account admin page to activate your license using a Site Key.
• Language Configuration: Set the primary language for your website and select any additional languages ​​you wish to translate.
• URL Formatting: Choose a URL structure that suits your language (e.g., directory format)
• Add Language Switcher Button: Configure the display of the language switcher button using flags or text in the menu bar, widget, or footer.
• Perform Translation: Use the Translation Dashboard to manually translate or enable AI-powered batch translation.