How to Use a WordPress String Translation Plugin with Smartcat

Connect your WordPress site to Smartcat for seamless, automated string translation. Streamline multilingual content workflows with our WPML plugin integration.

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What Is a WordPress String Translation Plugin?

A WordPress string translation plugin enables you to translate every text string in your site—including plugin and theme text—so your website is truly multilingual. Translating plugin strings ensures a consistent user experience for all audiences, no matter their language.

Why Integrate Smartcat with WPML for String Translation?

Integrate Smartcat with WPML to automate your WordPress string translation process. Benefit from AI-powered translations, collaborative workflows, and seamless content sync. Eliminate manual tasks and accelerate your multilingual site launch.

90%+

Workflow Automation

Automate over 90% of your WordPress string translation tasks with Smartcat and WPML integration.

50%

Faster Multilingual Launch

Publish translated plugin strings up to 50% faster with Smartcat’s automated workflows.

100%

Collaboration Ready

Enable 100% collaborative editing and review for all your WordPress plugin translations.

“Smartcat’s WPML integration made our WordPress localization effortless. Automated string translation and team collaboration helped us launch faster in every market.”

Claire Delouis

Director of Learning Innovation and Digital training, Clarins

Step-by-Step: Setting Up the Smartcat WordPress String Translation Plugin

  1. Prerequisites: Install WPML and create your free Smartcat account.
  2. Install the Smartcat plugin: Add the Smartcat WPML integration to your WordPress site.
  3. Configure integration: Connect your WordPress and Smartcat accounts for automated sync.
  4. Select translation suppliers: Choose your team, Smartcat Marketplace linguists, or machine translation.
  5. Manage workflow: Track translation, editing, and proofreading stages in Smartcat.
  6. Publish: Push translated strings live to your WordPress site with one click.

Benefits of Using Smartcat for WordPress String Translation

  • Automate workflows: Save time and reduce manual effort with end-to-end automation.
  • Cost efficiency: Use machine translation and post-editing to lower translation costs.
  • Quality assurance: Collaborate with editors and proofreaders for accurate results.
  • Scalable solution: Easily manage growing multilingual sites as your business expands.

How to Register and Translate New Strings in WordPress

Register new strings in WordPress using WPML’s String Translation module. Once registered, Smartcat automatically detects and imports these strings for translation. Manage and publish new translations with a single workflow.

Pricing and Account Setup

Create a free Smartcat account to get started. Enjoy automated string translation and workflow management at no cost. Premium features and advanced supplier options are available for growing teams.

Support and Troubleshooting

Need help with your WordPress string translation plugin integration? Contact Smartcat support for expert assistance. Common issues include plugin setup, sync errors, and supplier selection—our team is ready to help you resolve them quickly.

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Glossary

  • Localization: Adapting content for different languages and cultures.
  • Translation Memory: A database that stores previously translated text for reuse.
  • Workflow automation: Automating repetitive translation tasks to save time and reduce errors.
5 simple steps to translate your WordPress plugin strings

1

Select plugin strings and target languages in WPML.

2

Translate instantly with Smartcat’s AI or your preferred supplier.

3

Smartcat’s AI Agent translates your plugin strings instantly, maintaining your brand voice.

4

Review, edit, or invite experts from the Marketplace for professional translation.

5

Publish your translated plugin strings to WordPress in one click.

Get started with Smartcat’s WordPress string translation plugin. Contact Smartcat for a free trial or personalized demo.

Ready to translate your WordPress plugin strings?

Unlock seamless multilingual experiences for your users with Smartcat’s WPML integration. Automate, collaborate, and scale your localization—no trade-offs required.

400%

Faster translation turnaround time

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

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Cost savings

Stanley Black & Decker reduced translation costs by 70% using Smartcat’s automated workflows.

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

Babbel’s teams save 31 hours per month on multilingual WordPress content.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I translate plugin strings in WordPress using Smartcat?

Connect your WPML-enabled WordPress site to Smartcat. Select the plugin strings you want to translate, choose your translation supplier (team, Marketplace, or machine translation), and manage the workflow in Smartcat. Translated strings are automatically published back to your site.

Can I use Translation Memory with WordPress string translation?

Yes, Smartcat’s Translation Memory automatically reuses previous translations for WordPress plugin strings, ensuring consistency and reducing translation time.

What languages are supported by Smartcat’s WordPress integration?

Smartcat supports 280+ languages for WordPress string translation, including all major global and regional languages.

How do I register new strings for translation in WordPress?

Use WPML’s String Translation module to register new plugin or theme strings. Smartcat will detect and import these for translation automatically.

Is the Smartcat WordPress string translation plugin free?

Smartcat offers a free account with automated string translation and workflow management. Premium features and advanced supplier options are available for larger teams.

Sources

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

  2. WPML official documentation. https://wpml.org/documentation/

  3. Smartcat documentation. https://help.smartcat.com/docs

  4. CSA Research: Localization Industry Insights. https://csa-research.com/

  5. Nimdzi: Multilingual Web Best Practices. https://www.nimdzi.com/