Tim W

<p>Loco Translate provides in-browser editing of WordPress translation files and integration with automatic translation services.</p>
<p>It also provides Gettext/localization tools for developers, such as extracting strings and generating templates.</p>
<p>Features include:</p>
<ul>
<li>Built-in translation editor within WordPress admin</li>
<li>Integration with translation APIs including DeepL, Google, Lecto, Microsoft and OpenAI.</li>
<li>Create and update language files directly in your theme or plugin</li>
<li>Extraction of translatable strings from your source code</li>
<li>Native MO file compilation without the need for Gettext on your system</li>
<li>JSON (Jed) file compilation compatible with WordPress script localization</li>
<li>Support for standard PO features including comments, references and plural forms</li>
<li>PO source view with clickable source code references</li>
<li>Protected language directory for saving custom translations</li>
<li>Configurable PO file backups with diff and restore capability</li>
<li>Built-in WordPress locale codes</li>
</ul>
<p>Official <a href="https://localise.biz/" rel="nofollow ugc">Loco</a> WordPress plugin by Tim Whitlock.<br />
For more information please visit our <a href="https://localise.biz/wordpress/plugin" rel="nofollow ugc">plugin page</a>.</p>
<h3>Keyboard shortcuts</h3>
<p>The PO file editor supports the following keyboard shortcuts for faster translating:</p>
<ul>
<li>Done and Next: <code>Ctrl ↵</code></li>
<li>Next string: <code>Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↓</span></code></li>
<li>Previous string: <code>Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↑</span></code></li>
<li>Next untranslated: <code>Shift Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↓</span></code></li>
<li>Previous untranslated: <code>Shift Ctrl <span aria-hidden="true" class="wp-exclude-emoji">↑</span></code></li>
<li>Copy from source text: <code>Ctrl B</code></li>
<li>Clear translation: <code>Ctrl K</code></li>
<li>Toggle Fuzzy: <code>Ctrl U</code></li>
<li>Save PO / compile MO: <code>Ctrl S</code></li>
<li>Toggle invisibles: <code>Shift Ctrl I</code></li>
<li>Suggest translation: <code>Ctrl J</code></li>
</ul>
<p>Mac users can use ⌘ Cmd instead of Ctrl.</p>


Loco Translate

must have


Great plugin. Very useful to be able to translate plugins without an external tool like poedit.


Great tool

I'm using it in all one language projects


So easy to translate strings in any plugin or theme! Also big plus for keeping updating plugin instantly, especially with the recent bug in WP 6.7


Outstanding plugin!


We recommend this to all of our clients who ask about translations.



It can even be used to "translate" (alter) default English texts within a plugin/theme too.


Awesome Plugin

Great support!


A must-have plugin for managing the lifecycle of translations in custom plugins and themes. 



There's a steep learning curve to climb when it comes to language and translation management. This plugin helps a lot and works really well.



Also impressed with the speed of response to my help topic. Thanks Tim!


Excellent plugin and support


This is a great tool. I've been using it for years, and it has never let me down.


Simply awesome

Translate WordPress plugins and themes directly in your browser. Versatile PO file editor with integrated AI translation providers.

Mikhail Protasevich

<p><a href="https://www.smartcat.com/?utm_source=connectors&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wordpress" rel="nofollow ugc">Smartcat</a> connects linguists, companies, and agencies to streamline the translation of any content into any language, on demand. Our platform puts your translation process on autopilot, from content creation to payments.</p>
<p>The plugin allows you to set up an integration between your WPML-enabled WordPress site and Smartcat. The integration itself is configured in Smartcat. Once configured, it will automatically pull translatable content from your website to Smartcat, where you can translate it with your own linguists or the ones you pick from our Marketplace. Alternatively, you can use the power of machine translation and post-edit just the most important pages to reduce translation costs. Once your content is translated, Smartcat will push it back to WordPress, instantly publishable in the target language(s) of choice.</p>
<h3>Account & pricing</h3>
<p>You first need to create a Smartcat account as one is not automatically created when installing the extension.<br />
To create an account, go to <a href="https://www.smartcat.com" rel="nofollow ugc">smartcat.com</a>. All translation features in Smartcat are free to use.</p>
<h3>Features</h3>
<ul>
<li>Connect your WordPress website with a specific Smartcat account</li>
<li>Choose the translation supplier from your own team or Smartcat Marketplace</li>
<li>Automatically send new or updated content for translation</li>
<li>Reuse existing translations thanks to Translation Memory</li>
<li>Choose translation workflow stages — translation, editing, proofreading, etc.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Benefits of Smartcat</h3>
<ul>
<li>No document re-formatting required</li>
<li>Easy-to-use multilingual translation editor</li>
<li>Multi-stage translation process — e.g., translation, editing, proofreading</li>
<li>Free collaboration with your own volunteers or coworkers</li>
<li><a href="https://www.smartcat.com/marketplace/?utm_source=connectors&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=wordpress" rel="nofollow ugc">Marketplace</a><br />
 of 350,000+ translators and 2,000+ agencies in 100+ language pairs</li>
<li>Track progress by language, document, or person</li>
<li>Automated payments to translation suppliers</li>
<li>Free support to optimize localization processes</li>
</ul>
<h3>Support</h3>
<p>Contact us at <a href="mailto:support@smartcat.com" rel="nofollow ugc">support@smartcat.com</a> with any questions related to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Module issues</li>
<li>Assistance in vendor management (freelancers or LSPs)</li>
<li>Use of the module for your clients needs</li>
</ul>


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