How to Automate WordPress Language Translation with Smartcat

Managing a multilingual WordPress site is challenging. Automate your WordPress language translation with Smartcat’s AI-powered plugin—translate posts, emails, and content in any language, streamline your localization workflow, and reach global audiences faster.

25% of the Fortune 500 trust Smartcat to automate WordPress language translation and localization for global growth.

What Is the Smartcat WordPress Translation Plugin?

The Smartcat WordPress translation plugin seamlessly integrates with WPML-enabled WordPress sites to automate every step of your localization workflow. Instantly translate posts, pages, emails, and more—using AI, your own team, or professional linguists from the Smartcat Marketplace. Publish multilingual content faster, with no manual copy-paste or reformatting.

Key Features of Smartcat for WordPress Localization

  • Seamless Content Import and Export: Effortlessly pull posts, pages, emails, and custom content from WordPress into Smartcat, then push translations back with a click.
  • Flexible Translation Workflows: Use your team, Smartcat Marketplace linguists, or AI-powered machine translation. Leverage translation memory, collaborative editing, and real-time proofreading.
  • Multilingual Support and Customization: Translate into 100+ language pairs, including custom languages. Localize backend, notifications, and contact forms for a complete multilingual experience.

90%+

Cost Savings

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

50%

Faster Publishing

Publish translated WordPress content up to 50% faster with Smartcat automation.

100%

Quality Control

Ensure translation quality with AI, translation memory, and expert linguist review—all in one platform.

“Smartcat’s WordPress translation plugin made it easy to localize our posts and emails for every market. Our team now collaborates in real time, and we’ve cut costs and time-to-publish dramatically.”

Claire Delouis

Director of Learning Innovation and Digital training, Clarins

Why Choose Smartcat for WordPress Language Translation?

Smartcat automates WordPress language translation, preserves your site’s structure and formatting, and ensures your brand voice is consistent across every language. Scale your localization workflow and reach new markets effortlessly.

How to Set Up Smartcat for WordPress Language Translation

  1. Create a free Smartcat account.
  2. Install WPML and the Smartcat WordPress plugin.
  3. Connect your WordPress site to Smartcat.
  4. Select content to translate—posts, pages, emails, or custom blocks.
  5. Choose your workflow: AI, your team, or Marketplace linguists.
  6. Review, edit, and publish—all features are free to use.

Requirements: WPML plugin and a Smartcat account.

Benefits of Using Smartcat for WordPress Localization

  • No manual re-formatting—preserve your site’s structure and design.
  • Collaborative editor for teams and vendors.
  • Automated workflows save time and reduce costs.
  • Transparent project management and real-time status tracking.
  • Scalable for global teams and complex localization needs.

Common Use Cases for WordPress Translation

  • Translate blog posts and product pages
  • Localize emails, notifications, and contact forms
  • Support for HTML content and custom blocks
  • Automate translation for new and updated content

Troubleshooting and Support

  • If content isn’t translating, check WPML and Smartcat plugin connections.
  • For backend or notification translation, verify language settings and plugin updates.
  • Need help? Contact Smartcat support for module issues, vendor management, or client project assistance.

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Start Streamlining Your Localization Workflow

Ready to automate your WordPress language translation? Contact Smartcat for a personalized demo or to get started. Start streamlining your localization workflow today.

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for ease of setup

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ease of use

1,000+

global corporate clients

20%

of the Fortune 500

Start streamlining your localization workflow today

Contact Smartcat for a personalized demo or to get started with WordPress language translation automation.

Methodology

  • Analyzed user pain points and workflows for multilingual WordPress content.
  • Reviewed Smartcat and WPML integration capabilities.
  • Benchmarked against leading translation plugins and platforms.
  • Incorporated feedback from localization managers and global teams.
5 simple steps to automate WordPress translation
  1. Create a Smartcat account
  2. Install WPML and Smartcat plugin
  3. Select content and target languages
  4. Translate with AI or your team
  5. Review and publish instantly

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Select your WordPress pages, posts, or emails and choose your target languages.

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Translate with AI or invite professional linguists for review.

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

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Review, edit, or invite experts from the Marketplace for on-brand, high-quality translations.

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

Get started with Smartcat’s WordPress translation plugin and automate your localization workflow.

Cost, Time, and Quality—No Compromise

With Smartcat, automate WordPress language translation and achieve fast, high-quality localization at a fraction of the cost.

400%

Faster translation turnaround time

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

70%

Cost savings

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

31 hours

Of work time saved monthly

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

Talk to Our Solutions Experts

Discover how Smartcat’s WordPress translation plugin can transform your localization workflow and help you reach global audiences.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I translate posts in WordPress using Smartcat?

Install the Smartcat plugin and WPML, connect your WordPress site, and select the posts you want to translate. Choose your workflow—AI, your team, or Marketplace linguists. Smartcat will import, translate, and push your posts back to WordPress automatically.

Can I translate WordPress emails and notifications?

Yes. Smartcat supports translation of WordPress emails, notifications, and automated messages. Select these content types in the plugin, and Smartcat will handle the translation and localization process for you.

Does Smartcat support translating custom languages or HTML content?

Absolutely. Smartcat enables translation into 100+ language pairs, including custom languages. HTML content and custom blocks are fully supported, preserving formatting and structure.

How do I change the language if WordPress doesn’t translate automatically?

If WordPress isn’t translating content, check your WPML and Smartcat plugin settings. Ensure your language pairs are configured, and reconnect your Smartcat account if needed. For further help, contact Smartcat support.

Can I use Smartcat to translate my WordPress contact forms?

Yes. Smartcat’s plugin supports translating contact forms and form notifications. Select your forms as content to translate, and manage edits in the Smartcat editor.

Is the Smartcat WordPress translation plugin free?

Yes. All core translation features for WordPress are free to use with your Smartcat account.