Polylang Pro

Set up languages and translated URLs

Polylang Pro is a paid multilingual extension for WordPress. Its shared core uses WordPress taxonomies and supports translations for posts, pages, media, categories, post tags, custom post types, custom taxonomies, and RSS feeds. It supports right-to-left scripts and any number of languages. WordPress language packs download automatically when they are ready.

Choose how language versions appear in site addresses: use a language code in the URL, or assign each language a separate subdomain or domain. The setup wizard helps configure the add-on and choose a URL structure.

Translate and maintain content

Polylang Pro includes workflow options for editors. When creating a post or page translation, categories, post tags, and other metadata can be copied automatically. Editors can also duplicate content across post translations and synchronize selected content between them.

• Use the Block Editor integration and language options in the widget block editor.
• Translate template parts in the Site Editor for full-website editing themes.
• Share URL slugs across translated posts or terms, or translate slugs for categories, author bases, custom post types, and more.
• Use improved compatibility with plugins such as ACF Pro.
• Translate with DeepL machine translation, or export and import content in XLIFF format for outsourced professional translation.

Switch languages around the site

Add a customizable language switcher as a block, classic widget, or classic navigation menu item. Classic menus and widgets can also be translated, with those features available in block themes through Site Editor Classic Features. Polylang is compatible with Yoast SEO.

WooCommerce translation

WooCommerce compatibility is provided by the Polylang for WooCommerce add-on. It supports translation of the shop, checkout, cart, and my account pages, as well as product categories and global attribute terms in the WooCommerce interface. Product metadata can be synchronized, and translated customer emails can be sent in each customer's language.

The add-on works with WooCommerce's native CSV import and export tool and supports extensions including WooCommerce Subscriptions, Product Bundles, WooCommerce Bookings, and Shipment Tracking. The WooCommerce REST API is available with Polylang Pro. Polylang for WooCommerce users also have access to premium support.

Setup and assistance

After configuring languages and URL structure with the wizard, begin translating content and add language switchers to menus, widgets, or blocks. Polylang Pro users can contact premium support through the helpdesk. Documentation includes getting-started guidance, screenshots, a FAQ, and developer documentation.