WordPress Translation Made Easy with Smartcat

Automate WordPress translation and publish multilingual content in minutes. Connect your site, translate instantly, and streamline your localization workflow with Smartcat’s AI-powered integration.

25% of the Fortune 500 trust Smartcat to power their WordPress translation and global content delivery.

How to Automate WordPress Translation with Smartcat

Unlock global growth by making your WordPress site translation ready. Smartcat’s AI-powered integration automates WordPress translations, so you can scale multilingual content and reach new audiences—without manual work or complex plugins.

Why Automate WordPress Translations?

WordPress translation is essential for businesses expanding globally. Manual translation slows you down and makes scaling multilingual content difficult. With Smartcat, you automate the entire localization workflow—saving time, reducing errors, and ensuring your WordPress site is always translation ready for every market.

90%+

Cost Savings

Cut translation costs by over 90% with Smartcat’s automated WordPress translation workflows.

50%

Faster Publishing

Publish multilingual WordPress content 50% faster by automating your localization process.

100%

Workflow Automation

Automate translation, editing, and publishing for consistent quality and global reach.

“With Smartcat’s WordPress integration, we automated our translation workflow and launched multilingual content faster than ever. Our global reach expanded, and our team saved countless hours.”

Smartcat WordPress Integration: Features & Benefits

Connect your WPML-enabled WordPress site to Smartcat and automate every step of your translation process. Key features include:

  • Automatic content sync and translation
  • Choose your own linguists or access the Smartcat Marketplace
  • Translation Memory and multi-stage workflows (translation, editing, proofreading)
  • Automated payments and real-time progress tracking

Enjoy seamless collaboration, no re-formatting, and scalable, cost-efficient WordPress translations.

Supported Languages and Translation Workflows

Smartcat supports over 280 languages and all major language pairs, including English–French, Dutch, Japanese, and more. Our WordPress integration enables i18n translation for multilingual sites, including backend/admin, BuddyPress, and custom plugins or themes. Easily manage WordPress org translations and deliver a seamless experience for every audience.

How to Set Up Smartcat for WordPress Translation

1. Create your free Smartcat account.
2. Configure the WordPress integration in Smartcat.
3. Connect your WordPress site.
4. Select content and target languages.
5. Choose linguists or use AI translation.
6. Review, edit, and publish your translations.
Manual translation and post-editing are fully supported for maximum control.

Advanced Use Cases: Custom Themes & Plugins

Translate custom WordPress themes and plugins—like Hueman, Jenstyle, Realia, and more. Smartcat handles unique translation needs, including theme-specific strings, plugin content, and BuddyPress integration, ensuring your entire site is multilingual and on-brand.

Managing and Storing WordPress Translations

Smartcat syncs with your WordPress translation files, making it easy to manage, update, or disable translations as your site evolves. All translations are securely stored and can be updated or turned off directly from your Smartcat dashboard.

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Get Started with Smartcat for WordPress Translation

Ready to streamline your localization workflow? Automate WordPress translation, collaborate with global teams, and publish multilingual content faster. Contact Smartcat to start today.

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for ease of setup

9.2/10

ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Start streamlining your localization workflow today

Automate WordPress translation and unlock new markets with Smartcat’s AI-powered integration.

Frequently Asked Questions

5 simple steps to translate your website

1. Create a Smartcat account
2. Connect your WordPress site
3. Select content and languages
4. Choose linguists or use AI
5. Review and publish translations

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Select your WordPress pages and target languages for translation.

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AI translates your WordPress content in seconds.

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Smartcat’s AI Agent translates your WordPress content instantly, keeping your brand voice consistent.

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Review, edit, or invite experts from the Marketplace for quality assurance.

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Preview and publish your multilingual WordPress site—no code required.

Start translating your WordPress site with Smartcat’s AI-powered integration. Sign up for a free trial and experience seamless localization.

Cost, time and quality shouldn't be a trade-off

With Smartcat, you get fast, affordable, and high-quality WordPress translations—no compromises.

400%

Faster translation turnaround time

achieved by Smith+Nephew after switching to Smartcat

70%

Cost savings

for Stanley Black & Decker, while increasing quality

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

For Babbel’s marketing and L&D departments

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Discover how Smartcat’s WordPress translation integration can transform your localization workflow and accelerate your global growth.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I make my WordPress site translation ready?

To make your WordPress site translation ready, use a WPML-enabled setup and connect it to Smartcat. This ensures your content is structured for easy multilingual publishing and workflow automation.

Can I use Smartcat for manual WordPress translation?

Yes, Smartcat supports both manual and automated WordPress translation. You can assign tasks to your own linguists, edit translations directly, or use AI-powered workflows for faster results.

Which languages does Smartcat support for WordPress translations?

Smartcat supports over 280 languages, including English–French, Dutch, Japanese, and many more. You can translate your WordPress site into any supported language pair.

How does Smartcat handle i18n WordPress translation?

Smartcat’s integration supports i18n WordPress translation by syncing all multilingual content, including backend, admin, and plugin strings. This ensures your entire site is fully localized for every audience.

Where does WordPress store translations and how can I manage them?

WordPress stores translations in .po/.mo files or in the database, depending on your setup. Smartcat syncs with these files, letting you manage, update, or disable translations from your dashboard.

Can I turn off translations in WordPress?

Yes, you can disable translations for any language or content directly in Smartcat or your WordPress settings. This gives you full control over which languages are live.

Does Smartcat support translation for plugins like BuddyPress or custom themes?

Absolutely. Smartcat handles translations for BuddyPress, custom themes, and plugins like Hueman, Jenstyle, Realia, and more—covering all your unique WordPress translation needs.

Is the Smartcat WordPress integration free to use?

Smartcat offers a free account with core features. For advanced workflows and higher volumes, see our pricing page for details.

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