GTranslate
A website translation service available as a WordPress plugin. It uses automatic machine translation, can show a language switcher widget, and in paid plans offers dedicated language URLs, translation editing and search engine indexing of translated pages. It suits owners wanting fast multilingual coverage. A free version translates in the browser, with paid subscription plans for more features.
Pros
- Quick machine translation with a switcher widget and a block
- Free tier works without an account or subscription
- Deactivates some competing translation plugins to avoid clashes
Cons
- Language URLs, hreflang and WooCommerce support are paid-only
- Translations are machine-generated and not reviewed in-page by the plugin
- Relies on the external GTranslate CDN to load the translation widget
Topics: Translation plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Translation WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Multilingual WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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