Description
Linguator AI – Auto Translate & Create Multilingual Sites is an AI-powered translation plugin that works seamlessly with Elementor, Gutenberg, the Classic Editor, WooCommerce, ACF, Rank Math, Yoast SEO, helping you create multilingual websites in just a few clicks without any complex setup.
Automatically translate your posts, pages, menus, categories, custom post types, media, and SEO data using AI, and refine translations manually when needed, all from your WordPress dashboard.
Compatible With Popular WordPress Plugins?
Linguator is fully compatible with popular WordPress editors and plugins, including Elementor, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, ACF, Rank Math, and Yoast SEO, so you can generate high-quality translations without external API keys or subscriptions using Chrome’s built-in AI and Google Translate, directly from WordPress.
AI Translation Made Easy for WordPress
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Easy to install and use: Linguator is quick to install and beginner-friendly, allowing you to get started in minutes. Simply install the plugin, run the setup wizard, select your languages, and start translating. No coding required.
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Multilingual SEO: The plugin follows WordPress and Google best practices. Each language version of your content contains, language-specific URLs with SEO-friendly permalink structures. Metadata can be translated helping search engines properly index your site in multiple languages and improve your global visibility.
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Translation Quality & Accuracy: Linguator allows you to generate fast, natural and accurate AI-powered translations while still giving you full control. You can manually edit translations to improve accuracy or match your tone, translate specific blocks or widgets inline, and use glossary support to maintain consistent terminology across your site.
Multilingual & AI Translation Features
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AI-Powered Automatic Translation: Save hours of manual work. Linguator uses powerful AI translation engines to automatically translate your posts and pages into multiple languages giving you high-quality, natural translations in one click.
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Elementor Page Translation: Translate entire Elementor pages, including all sections, widgets, and content, without losing styles or design.
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Gutenberg Block Compatibility: Automatically translate content within Gutenberg blocks, including core blocks and popular third-party blocks like Spectra, Kadence, Stackable, Otter, and Essential.
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Bulk Translation: Instantly translate multiple posts, pages, or products at once with a single click, saving time and effort.
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Inline Translation: Translate specific widgets or blocks of content directly within the editor, without translating the entire page, using advanced AI-powered translation tools.
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Media and Menu Translation Management: Translate image titles, captions, alt text, and descriptions to match each language. Create separate navigation menus per language and let visitors switch between them.
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Language Switcher: Add a language switcher to your site with multiple display options, including Classic, Block-based, and Elementor widget styles, to easily switch languages.
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WooCommerce Translation: Translate WooCommerce product titles, descriptions, categories, and other customer-facing content.
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ACF & Custom Fields Support: Translate content stored in Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and other WordPress custom fields while keeping the original field structure intact.
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Custom Post Type Translation: Translate custom post types created by themes or plugins, including portfolios, services, testimonials, listings, and other custom content.
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SEO Plugin Compatibility: Linguator works with Rank Math SEO and Yoast SEO, allowing you to translate supported SEO titles, meta descriptions, and other SEO data for each language.
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Google Gemini AI Integration: Translate your website using advanced Google Gemini AI technology with better context and natural language accuracy. (available for WordPress 7.0+).
Trusted by 80,000+ users worldwide – Linguator is built by experts in AI translation the same team behind LocoAI – Auto Translate for Loco Translate.
With 580+ five-star reviews, our plugins are proven to deliver quality and user satisfaction.
Perfect For
- Business websites
- Blogs and publishers
- Agency websites
- Elementor landing pages
- Educational websites
- Portfolio websites
- Global multilingual brands
Service Provider
This plugin offers AI translation services via Chrome’s built-in AI APIs. Learn more about Chrome AI using the links below.
- Chrome Built-in AI APIs Documentation
- Chrome Summarizer API Documentation
- Chrome Prompt API Documentation for Extensions
- Google Gemini get API key
- Google Gemini Terms of Service
Credits
While the core of this plugin is a fork of the free version, it incorporates the Abstract_Screen class structure originally found in the WP_Syntex\Polylang_Pro\Editors\Screens namespace of Polylang Pro. This architecture has been refactored into the Linguator\Modules\Editors\Screens namespace to ensure a unique environment, maintain compatibility, and prevent naming collisions with the original plugin.
This plugin is distributed under the terms of the GNU General Public License, version 3 (GPLv3). We are grateful to the original authors, Frédéric Demarle and the WP SYNTEX team, for their foundational work in the WordPress multilingual space.
Use of 3rd Party Services: This plugin connects to the Cool Plugins API to display information about related plugins inside the dashboard. It offers optional usage tracking and feedback submission on deactivation only after explicit user consent. Additionally, it connects to Google Translate (Google LLC) via translate.googleapis.com and translate.google.com to translate post, page, and taxonomy content. This plugin also uses the DataTables library in the admin interface to display/manage tabular data. DataTables is licensed under the MIT License. Please review our Data Usage Policy, TOS, and Privacy Policy, Google Terms of Service and Google Privacy Policy.
Screenshots
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Language switcher
Installation
- Install: Search for “Linguator” in your WordPress dashboard and click Install Now.
- Activate: Click Activate to launch the 2-minute Setup Wizard.
- Configure: The wizard will guide you through:
- Choosing your primary and secondary languages.
- Setting up your SEO-friendly URL structure.
- Selecting your AI source (Google or Chrome AI).
- Win: Your site is now ready for translation!
That’s it! Linguator AI – Auto Translate & Create Multilingual Sites is now installed and activated. You can start translating your website automatically using the power of AI.
Configuration steps in details
When you first activate Linguator, a simple Setup Wizard will guide you through configuring your multilingual website. Follow these steps to complete the setup:
- Choose the main language for your website. This will be the fallback language shown when a visitor’s preferred language isn’t available.
- Select additional languages you want to support from the list of available languages.
- Decide how different language versions will appear in your URLs (e.g., subdirectories like /fr/ or query parameters like ?lang=fr).
- Turn on this option to automatically translate media details such as title, alt text, caption, and description for each selected language.
- Choose your preferred translation source Google Translate or Chrome’s built-in AI translator to handle your translations.
- Choose how and where the language switcher will appear on your website so visitors can easily switch between languages.
That’s it! The setup configuration has been successfully completed. You can now start translating your website content and make it fully multilingual.
FAQ
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How long does it take to translate my first page?
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With our AI-powered engine, you can translate a standard page or post in under 10 seconds.
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Does this work for my visitors who don’t use Chrome?
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Yes! The Chrome Built-in AI is a tool used by you (the admin) to generate the translations. Once translated, your site visitors will see the content perfectly on any browser (Safari, Firefox, Edge, etc.).
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Will this slow down my website?
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No. Linguator is built to be lightweight. It does not rely on external SaaS calls for every page load, ensuring your site remains fast for every visitor.
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Is it compatible with Elementor and Gutenberg?
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Absolutely. You can translate your content directly within your favorite page builder without breaking the design.
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Which languages are supported?
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Linguator supports all languages that WordPress supports, including RTL languages.
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Is it compatible with all WordPress themes?
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Yes, Linguator is designed to work with any properly coded WordPress theme.
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Does Linguator support WooCommerce?
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Yes. Linguator can translate WooCommerce product titles, descriptions, categories, and other customer-facing content. Inventory information such as stock quantity is not translated.
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Can I translate ACF custom fields with Linguator?
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Yes. Linguator supports Advanced Custom Fields (ACF) and can translate supported content stored inside custom fields while keeping the field structure unchanged.
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Does Linguator work with Rank Math and Yoast SEO?
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Yes. Linguator is compatible with both Rank Math SEO and Yoast SEO and can translate supported SEO data such as SEO titles and meta descriptions.
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Can Linguator translate custom post types and custom fields?
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Yes. Linguator supports custom post types and custom fields, allowing you to translate content created by themes, plugins, or your own WordPress setup.
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Yes. You can create and manage separate navigation menus for each language and let visitors switch between them.
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Where can I place the Language Switcher on my site?
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You can place it in menus, sidebars, headers, footers, or any widget-ready area. If you use Elementor, you can add it directly to your page or template using the Elementor widget.
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Can I translate media, such as images and videos?
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Yes. Linguator allows you to translate media metadata, including image titles, alt text, captions, and descriptions, ensuring your content is fully localized.
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Can it detect the visitor’s browser language?
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Yes. Linguator includes an option to automatically detect the visitor’s browser language and display the site in that language.
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How many languages can I add with Linguator?
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There is no limit. You can add as many languages as you want to your website using Linguator.
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Transition Notice
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Translate Words is now maintained by Cool Plugins and will gradually evolve into our modern AI multilingual plugin, Linguator AI.
If you want to continue using a manual string translation workflow, we recommend migrating to the Loco Translate plugin, which offers enhanced stability, better performance, and active development.
You are not required to take immediate action. Your website will continue working normally during the transition period. A detailed migration panel is included inside the plugin settings with all guidance and support information.
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How can I report security bugs?
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You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. Report a security vulnerability.
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Why Use Linguator?
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- Simple and Familiar Interface – Built with WordPress standards in mind, Linguator feels natural and easy to use, even for beginners.
- AI Power Without Extra Cost – Leverage AI translation features for free — no need to pay for costly external AI credits.
- No Monthly Fees or SaaS Dependency – Linguator runs fully inside WordPress — once installed, it’s yours! No external API or subscription required.
- Fully Compatible with Elementor & Gutenberg – Translate visually designed pages effortlessly without breaking layouts.
- Save Time with AI-Powered Translation – Instantly translate your posts, pages, and menus using advanced AI translation technology.
- Reach a Global Audience – Translate your content into multiple languages and expand your website’s reach worldwide.
- Build Trust with Localized Content – Speak to visitors in their own language to increase engagement and conversions.
- SEO-Optimized for Multilingual Sites – Generate search-friendly URLs for every language to improve visibility in Google.
- Lightweight & Optimized for Speed – Linguator is built with performance in mind and doesn’t slow down your pages or website loading time.
Legacy Version: If you need the previous implementation of Translate Words, you can download the legacy code that was removed in version 2.1.10 from our GitHub repository.
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Contributors & Developers
“Linguator AI – Auto Translate & Create Multilingual Sites” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
“Linguator AI – Auto Translate & Create Multilingual Sites” has been translated into 1 locale. Thank you to the translators for their contributions.
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Changelog
Version 2.1.10 | 03 August 2026
- Added: New Translation Provider – Edge AI for Edge Browser
- Improved: Code Improvements & Optimization
- Removed: Deprecated Translate Words legacy functionality
Version 2.1.9 | 30 June 2026
- Fixed: Validation issue of Google Gemini API key.
Version 2.1.8 | 15 June 2026
- Improved: User Opt-in code improvements
Version 2.1.7 | 04 June 2026
- Improved: Code Improvements & Optimization
Version 2.1.6 | 22 May 2026
- Fixed an issue with the Bulk Translation feature.
- Improve setting panel UI.
- Improve code quality and security.
- Minor fixes.
Version 2.1.5 | 23 April 2026
- Added Google Gemini AI provider (available for WordPress 7.0+).
Version 2.1.4 | 3 April 2026
- Minor Textual changes.
- Fixed an issue with the Quick Edit page for unassigned languages.
- Minor fixes.
Version 2.1.3 | 1 April 2026
- Remove unused code.
- Improve code quality and security.
Version 2.1.2 | 26 March 2026
- Removed usage of HEREDOC/NOWDOC syntax and replaced with safer string handling methods.
- Improved plugin path and URL handling by replacing hardcoded paths with WordPress standard functions like plugin_dir_path() and plugin_dir_url().
- Strengthened REST API permission checks by adding proper capability validation for post creation actions.
- Fixed unescaped output in content filters, ensuring all dynamic data is properly escaped to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
- Added missing nonce verification for user input handling to prevent CSRF attacks.
- Improved code quality and security by implementing proper input validation and sanitization.
Version 2.1.1 | 20 March 2026
- Implemented strict REST API permission_callback using current_user_can(‘edit_posts’) for lmat/v1 endpoints.
- Applied late escaping (esc_html, esc_attr, wp_kses_post) to all render callbacks and shortcode outputs.
- Refactored CSS and JS to use wp_enqueue_style and wp_enqueue_script, removing inline and tags.
- Standardized unique prefixing (linguator_ ) across functions and classes to prevent conflicts.
- Resolved UI logic that hidden string-translation features based on external plugin status.
Version 2.1.0 | 13 March 2026
- Ensured manual string translation functionality remains accessible even when Loco Translate is active.
- Replaced HEREDOC/NOWDOC syntax with standard PHP strings for better security scanning compatibility.
- Updated bundled DataTables library to the latest stable version.
- Added proper documentation in the readme for external services used by the plugin (Google Translate).
- Improved REST API permission checks and strengthened capability validation.
- Added missing nonce verification and improved input sanitization across admin and REST requests.
- Implemented proper sanitization for register_setting() fields.
- Replaced direct loading of WordPress core files with proper WordPress hooks.
- Removed debugging code such as error_reporting() from production.
- Improved escaping of variables and generated HTML output to prevent XSS vulnerabilities.
- Refactored global filters to avoid unintended site-wide behavior changes.
- Code quality, security, and compatibility improvements throughout the plugin.
Version 2.0.7 | 5 March 2026
- Added proper attribution indicating that this plugin is a fork of the free Polylang plugin.
- Corrected the license information in the header and readme file.
- Minor textual changes.
Version 2.0.6 | 3 February 2026
- Added translation for WPBakery Page Builder plugin.
- Code optimization.
Version 2.0.5 | 14 January 2026
- Fixed Undefined constant error.
Version 2.0.4 | 13 January 2026
- Code Improvements.
- Added Categories Filter in Quick Edit option.
- Fixed incorrect URLs.
Version 2.0.3 | 7 January 2026
- Fixed incorrect initial date in the deactivation form.
Version 2.0.2 | 7 January 2026
- Fixed Wrong initial version bug.
- Fixed a JSON error occurring during the initial plugin setup.
Version 2.0.1 | 5 January 2026
- Fixed undefined array key issue.
Version 2.0.0 (Major Update) | 3 January 2026
- Translate Words is now under new ownership by Cool Plugins and is actively maintained.
- Introduced LinguatorAI, a modern AI-based multilingual plugin.
- Added Translate Words feature deprecation Notice.
- Recommended Loco Translate for users who prefer a manual string translation workflow.
- Added AI-powered automatic translation engine with support for Google Translate and Local AI.
- Added real-time translation support for Gutenberg, Elementor, and Classic Editor.
- Added Bulk Translation Tool for posts, pages, and taxonomies with progress tracking.
- Added Inline Translation Mode to translate content block-by-block with live preview.
- Added Page Translation Module including SEO titles and meta descriptions.
- Added Advanced Language Management Panel with unlimited languages, RTL support, and browser language detection.
- Added Language Switcher Options widget, block, Elementor widget, and menu integration.
- Added Custom Field Translation Manager for ACF and meta-based fields.
- Improved migration guidance and helpful links.
- Improved stability and minor internal improvements.
- General cleanup and maintenance.
Version 1.2.6 | 6 February 2024
- Improved the previous fix. It did not pick up translations where words or phrases contained punctuation.