WordPress Translation Made Easy with Smartcat Integration

Automate WordPress translation and publish multilingual content in minutes. Connect your site, translate, and streamline your localization workflow with Smartcat.

Global brands trust Smartcat to deliver seamless WordPress translation and localization at scale.

How to Automate WordPress Translation with Smartcat

Unlock global growth with automated WordPress translation. Smartcat empowers you to deliver multilingual content at scale—no manual copy-paste or coding required.

Why Automate WordPress Translations?

WordPress translation is essential for reaching global audiences and scaling your business. Manual translation is slow, error-prone, and hard to manage as your content grows. Workflow automation and AI-powered localization eliminate bottlenecks—making your WordPress site truly translation ready and multilingual at scale.

90%+

Cost Savings

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

50%

Faster Content Delivery

Publish multilingual WordPress content 50% faster with Smartcat integration.

100%

Quality Control

Ensure accuracy with AI, translation memory, and expert review—every WordPress translation meets your standards.

“Smartcat’s WordPress integration made it easy for us to launch multilingual content and manage translations at scale. Our global reach expanded, and our workflow is now seamless.”

Claire Delouis

Director of Learning Innovation and Digital training, Clarins

Smartcat WordPress Integration: Features & Benefits

Connect your WPML-enabled WordPress site to Smartcat and unlock automated translation workflows. Key features include:

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

Enjoy seamless collaboration, no re-formatting, and scalable, cost-efficient localization for every WordPress org translation project.

Supported Languages and Translation Workflows

Smartcat supports English, French, Dutch, Japanese, and 280+ language pairs for WordPress translation. Our integration handles i18n, making your site multilingual-ready. Translate admin/backend, BuddyPress, and plugin/theme content with ease—no matter your workflow or language needs.

How Smartcat Integrates with WordPress

Smartcat connects to your WordPress site via API for seamless content sync. Translation memory, workflow automation, and best practices ensure every update is localized instantly and accurately.

Translation Workflows for Every Use Case

Translate posts, pages, plugins, themes, and backend/admin content. Smartcat supports i18n and custom workflows for WordPress org translations, BuddyPress, and more.

How to Set Up Smartcat for WordPress Translation

  1. Create a Smartcat account
  2. Configure the WordPress integration in Smartcat
  3. Connect your WordPress site
  4. Select content and languages for translation
  5. Choose linguists or use machine translation
  6. Review, edit, and publish translations

Tip: Use manual translation and post-editing for full control over your WordPress localization.

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Translate Weebly websites seamlessly and manage multilingual content.

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Translate Squarespace websites efficiently, maintaining design integrity.

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Translate Webflow sites seamlessly for a global reach.

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Translate Framer websites with ease for multilingual audiences.

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Advanced Use Cases: Custom Themes & Plugins

Translate custom themes and plugins—like Hueman, Jenstyle, Realia, and more—with Smartcat. Our solution handles unique strings, plugin content, and theme-specific translation needs for any WordPress project.

9.6/10

for ease of WordPress integration

9.2/10

for ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Get Started with Smartcat for WordPress Translation

Automate your WordPress translation, streamline your localization workflow, and reach global audiences with AI-powered technology. Start streamlining your localization workflow today.

Managing and Storing WordPress Translations

WordPress stores translations in .po/.mo files and the database. Smartcat syncs with these files, making it easy to manage, update, or turn off translations as your needs change.

5 simple steps to translate your website

Automate WordPress translation in just a few clicks—no technical skills required.

1

Select your WordPress pages and target languages for translation.

2

Translate with AI or your own linguists—review and publish instantly.

3

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

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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 needed.

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

With Smartcat, you get fast, high-quality WordPress translations at a fraction of the cost—no compromises.

400%

Faster translation turnaround time

Smith+Nephew accelerated WordPress translation by 400% with Smartcat.

70%

Cost savings

Stanley Black & Decker reduced WordPress translation costs by 70% while increasing quality.

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

Babbel’s teams save 31 hours per month on WordPress localization with Smartcat.

Talk to our Solutions Experts

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

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 Smartcat. This ensures your content, themes, and plugins are prepared for seamless multilingual translation workflows.

Can I use Smartcat for manual WordPress translation?

Yes. Smartcat supports manual WordPress translation and post-editing. You can assign tasks to your team or use the Smartcat Marketplace for professional review.

Which languages does Smartcat support for WordPress translations?

Smartcat supports English, French, Dutch, Japanese, and 280+ other languages for WordPress translation. Choose any language pair for your multilingual site.

How does Smartcat handle i18n WordPress translation?

Smartcat integrates with WordPress i18n to translate all site elements, including themes, plugins, and backend/admin content, ensuring a fully localized experience.

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

WordPress stores translations in .po/.mo files and the database. Smartcat syncs with these files, making it easy to manage, update, or disable translations as needed.

Can I turn off translations in WordPress?

Yes. You can disable translations for any language or content area directly in your WordPress settings or through the Smartcat integration panel.

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

Absolutely. Smartcat handles translations for BuddyPress, Transposh, and custom themes like Hueman, Jenstyle, Realia, and more—covering all plugin and theme-specific content.

Is the Smartcat WordPress integration free to use?

Smartcat offers a free account with core features. Advanced workflows, Marketplace access, and premium support are available with paid plans. Contact Smartcat for details.

Sources

  1. WordPress.org documentation: https://wordpress.org/support/article/wordpress-in-your-language/

  2. Smartcat documentation: https://help.smartcat.com/

  3. WPML plugin documentation: https://wpml.org/documentation/

  4. GALA Global research: https://www.gala-global.org/

  5. Translation technology research: https://www.tandfonline.com/loi/htrn20