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WPML 4.8.5 – Bug Fix Release

WPML 4.8.5 includes behind-the-scenes improvements for better performance, stability, and security. Smoother Site Migrations Moving your site to a new domain? We’ve fixed two issues: Performance Enhancements This release introduces several optimizations that improve how WPML runs in the background: Updated JavaScript Library for Security Compliance WPML now uses the latest Axios JavaScript library (1.13.1) …

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WPML for WooCommerce 5.5.3 —  Improved Link Handling and More

WCML 5.5.3 focuses on how links work across languages, from category and account pages to Shop page links. It also brings various usability improvements. WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce 5.5.3 improves how links work throughout multilingual WooCommerce stores. Together, these changes make it easier for customers to move around your store in their own …

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Plugin Renamed: WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss 1.9.1

Our BuddyPress Multilingual plugin is now called WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss. The name change comes with version 1.9.1 of WPML Multilingual for BuddyPress and BuddyBoss. This update is part of our ongoing effort to align all WPML add-ons with trademark policies and maintain consistent branding. To make our documentation easier to read, we’ll …

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WPML ElasticPress 2.1.0 – Search Inside Attached Documents

We just released WPML ElasticPress 2.1.0, which adds multilingual support for ElasticPress’s popular Documents feature. How ElasticPress Documents Feature Works The Documents feature in ElasticPress allows you to index and search text found inside files attached to your posts and pages. This includes common text-based formats such as PDF, text files (.txt), Word files (.docx), …

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WPML for WooCommerce 5.5.2.2 – Critical Fix for WooCommerce 10.3

There is a critical compatibility issue in the upcoming WooCommerce 10.3 release that causes miscalculation of product variation prices. To avoid problems on your site, update to WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce 5.5.2.2 before updating to WooCommerce 10.3. Miscalculation of Product Variation Prices If your store uses multiple currencies, product variation prices could be …

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WPML 4.8 Makes Glossaries Smarter (and Shorter)

Last month, we released WPML 4.8, which upgrades how glossaries work with AI translation. Now, Private Translation Cloud (PTC) automatically recognizes related word forms, so you only need to define a term once and PTC applies it consistently across translations. What’s Changing? Before this update, glossary terms had to match the text exactly. If you …

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WPML Export and Import 1.1.0 – Automate Importing of Your Multilingual Content

We’ve just released WPML Export and Import 1.1.0. You can now schedule automatic processing of your imported multilingual content, import custom product attributes, and more. WPML Export and Import lets you sort your imported multilingual content to the correct secondary languages on your site. With this release, the process becomes more automated and complete. What’s …

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BuddyPress Multilingual 1.9.0 – Translate BuddyBoss Groups Now with More Coming Soon

BuddyPress Multilingual 1.9.0 lets you translate groups in BuddyBoss and lays the groundwork for translating activity topics, albums, and folders. These additional features will become available with an upcoming BuddyBoss release. New in This Release Our goal is for members of BuddyBoss-powered websites to experience them in their native language. Members should join, create, and …

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WooCommerce Multilingual Renamed to WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce

Our plugin previously called WooCommerce Multilingual & Multicurrency now has a new name: WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce. This change comes after a request from WordPress.org regarding WooCommerce trademark rules. We respect these rules fully and have updated the plugin’s name accordingly. What This Means Aside from the new name, nothing changes: In the …

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WPML 4.8 – AI Translations with Human Quality, Machine Speed and Cost

WPML 4.8 brings next-level AI translations with our Private Translation Cloud (PTC) engine, a simpler glossary, clearer translation costs, and more. As previously mentioned in the WPML 4.8 (Beta) announcement, WPML AI is now called PTC (Private Translation Cloud). PTC is powered by the same translation technology as WPML AI, and remains the recommended method …

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WPML 4.8 Beta – WPML AI is Now PTC

WPML 4.8 Beta is now available for testing ahead of the upcoming release of WPML 4.8. This version brings a number of new features, with a big rebranding; WPML AI is now PTC. If you’re currently using WPML on a big, complex website, or developing a new site, we recommend installing WPML 4.8 Beta on …

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WooCommerce Multilingual 5.5.0 – Smoother, Faster, and Easier to Use

We just released WooCommerce Multilingual 5.5.0! This major version brings better usability, improved performance, and a few new feature requests. Highlights of WooCommerce Multilingual 5.5.0 Smarter Multi-currency Handling We addressed a number of edge cases related to multi-currency filtering, sorting, and price calculations. As a result, you’ll notice: Improved Product Review Translation Displaying translated product …

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WPML SEO 2.2.0 – Smarter Multilingual SEO Features and Improvements

We just released WPML SEO 2.2.0 with new improvements that make managing multilingual SEO easier and more efficient – whether you’re using Yoast SEO or Rank Math SEO. New Features and Improvements Meta Title and Description Length Control When using automatic translation, WPML now makes sure that translated meta titles and descriptions stay within the …

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WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce 5.5.0 Beta – Test and Share Your Feedback

We just released WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce 5.5.0 Beta. This major version focuses on extensive refactoring and improvements to address the most frequent issues you’ve reported. We encourage you to test this beta to ensure that your previous WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce issues are resolved and functioning smoothly.  We plan to …

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How to Customize WooCommerce Checkout for International Customers

Learn how to customize your WooCommerce checkout page to improve the user experience for international customers, and sell more. Ever tried buying something online and the checkout form made you feel like, “wait, this isn’t built for me…”  Maybe the phone field only accepted a specific country code, or the address format didn’t match yours. …

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WPML 4.8 Will Drop Support for Twig Templates in Custom Switchers

We’re planning to release WPML 4.8 in about 3 months. In this upcoming version, we’ll remove support for using Twig templates to customize language and currency switchers. What This Means for You This change only affects you if your website is currently using Twig templates to create fully customized language or currency switchers. If you’re …

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Improving Our Website’s User Experience With Automatic Translation

How automatically translating our company website improved the user experience for thousands of visitors for just a few dollars.  In 2024, we decided to automatically translate our company website, onthegosystems.com, to Spanish, French, and German. The result?  The best part is we achieved all this without a single human translator or complex workflow. Here’s exactly …

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WPML 4.7.4 – European Accessibility Act, Security Fix and Page Builder Improvements

WPML 4.7.4 introduces the first stage of compliance with the European Accessibility Act (EAA). It also includes a security fix and compatibility improvements for popular page builders. Accessibility Aligned with EAA The EAA requires digital products, including WordPress themes and plugins, to be usable by people with disabilities. While we always follow common accessibility guidelines, …

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WordPress 6.8 is Here – and WPML is Ready!

WordPress 6.8 is officially out today. WPML 4.7 and newer are already fully compatible with this latest major release. Updating your website to a new WordPress version should always be stress-free. That’s why WPML compatibility with the latest WordPress versions is among our top priorities. What’s New in WordPress 6.8 WordPress 6.8 doesn’t add many …

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WPML 4.7.3 – Security Patch

We just released WPML 4.7.3 with a security patch. The identified issue poses a low risk for most websites, but we strongly recommend upgrading your sites. For security reasons, we can’t share the details of this fix, but it addresses a vulnerability that could expose sensitive information via shortcode injection. How to Update We released …

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Best Slider Plugins for Multilingual WordPress Sites

Discover the top WordPress slider plugins that offer rich features, seamless multilingual compatibility, and easy translation. Sliders are a great way to communicate content with visitors, offering several benefits such as: To enjoy these benefits across every language on your website, it’s important to translate your sliders. Translating Sliders Should Be Simple Like other parts …

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WPML 4.7.2 and WooCommerce Multilingual 5.4.2 – Better Performance for WooCommerce Sites

This release brings the first batch of performance improvements for WooCommerce stores that have many products and product variations. We’re already working on a second batch of improvements and will release them soon. WooCommerce Performance Explained WooCommerce products contain a lot of internal data that standard posts and pages don’t have.  For your store to …

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WPML 4.7.1 – Bug Fix Release (Check Before Updating!)

We just released WPML 4.7.1, an update that fixes several bugs. However, if your site has 29 or more languages, you should wait for WPML 4.7.2, which we plan to release soon. What’s Included in WPML 4.7.1 This update includes fixes for: WPML 4.7.1 Is a Limited Rollout We are gradually releasing WPML 4.7.1 to …

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BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0 – Translate Profile Content

BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0 makes it possible to translate new content in BuddyBoss and BuddyPress user profiles. With BuddyPress Multilingual 1.8.0, you can now translate the following types of content via WPML → Translation Management: Type of Content Section in Translation Management Profile types BuddyPress Profile Type Group types BuddyBoss Group Type Custom profile fields Other …

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WPML 4.7 Release Candidate – Getting Ready for Production!

The WPML 4.7 Release Candidate is now officially available for download, with the production release arriving in early February. If you’re starting a new site, we recommend switching to this Release Candidate. It’s packed with exciting new features, giving you the opportunity to get familiar with the updates before the official launch in a couple …