Product Overview
Polylang Pro is the most widely used multilingual plugin in the WordPress.org directory, trusted by over 500,000 active installations. It empowers developers and site owners to build professional multilingual websites without locking them into a proprietary ecosystem. Every piece of content lives in standard WordPress tables, so your data remains portable and secure.
The workflow feels familiar: create posts, pages, categories, and tags the way you already do, then assign a language to each item. Translation is entirely optional. When you’re ready to localize, Polylang Pro gives you granular control over every element — from custom post types and taxonomies to navigation menus, widgets, and Advanced Custom Fields Pro data.
Key Features
- Unlimited languages with RTL support — Add as many languages as you need. Right-to-left scripts such as Arabic and Hebrew work out of the box.
- Complete content translation — Translate posts, pages, media, categories, tags, custom post types, custom taxonomies, sticky posts, post formats, menus, widgets, and RSS feeds.
- Flexible URL structure — Choose subdirectories (/fr/), subdomains (fr.example.com), or separate domains (example.fr) per language. Translate URL slugs for custom post types and taxonomies, or keep slugs identical across languages.
- WPML API compatibility — Themes and plugins built for WPML work with Polylang Pro without modification.
- REST API support — Build headless or decoupled front ends while managing translations directly in WordPress.
- ACF Pro integration — Translate Advanced Custom Fields Pro field groups and field values natively within Polylang.
- Content duplication and synchronization — Copy original content, categories, tags, and meta when creating a new translation. Keep two posts synchronized so they stay identical across languages.
- Language management — Enable or disable languages without deleting content. Automatic download and update of WordPress core language packs.
- Customizable language switcher — Add a language switcher as a widget or directly in your navigation menu with configurable display options.
Benefits
- No vendor lock-in — Your content stays in standard WordPress tables. Deactivate Polylang and your multilingual content remains fully accessible.
- Developer-friendly — WPML API compatibility and REST API support mean existing tools and custom integrations keep working as expected.
- SEO-ready structure — Translated slugs, hreflang support, and clean URL architecture help search engines index each language version correctly.
- Scalable for growth — Whether you’re adding one language or twenty, the same workflow applies without reconfiguration.
- Familiar workflow — No new content editing paradigm to learn. Assign languages directly in the standard WordPress post editor.
How It Can Be Used
- Business websites serving international markets
- Multilingual blogs and news sites
- Documentation and knowledge bases in multiple languages
- Membership or community sites with global audiences
- Any WordPress site needing professional translation management
Important Note for WooCommerce Stores
Polylang Pro translates your WordPress content. If you run a WooCommerce store, you will also need Polylang for WooCommerce (sold separately) to translate products, categories, attributes, and checkout fields. Many customers purchase both together as a package.
Why Choose Polylang Pro?
Polylang Pro balances power with simplicity. It is the only multilingual plugin with 500,000+ installs that keeps your data in standard WordPress tables, supports WPML-compatible themes and plugins out of the box, and lets you choose your URL strategy per project. The Pro tier unlocks the features agencies and serious site owners need: slug translation, ACF Pro sync, REST API, and domain-level language mapping — all for a one-time license fee.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Polylang Pro work with my existing theme and plugins? Yes. Polylang Pro is compatible with any well-coded WordPress theme. WPML API compatibility means plugins built for WPML work without changes.
- Can I translate URL slugs for custom post types? Yes. Polylang Pro lets you translate slugs for custom post types, custom taxonomies, and standard content types.
- Is there a recurring subscription? No. The license is a one-time purchase. Updates and support are included for one year; you can renew at a discount to continue receiving updates.
- What happens if I deactivate the plugin? Your content remains in the WordPress database. Each language version stays as a separate post or term, so nothing is lost.
- Does it include WooCommerce translation? No. WooCommerce translation requires the separate Polylang for WooCommerce plugin.
