WPML String Translation
Add-on for WPML that translates text which is not stored in posts. It scans theme and plugin files for strings, lets you translate them in a dedicated screen, and can translate slugs and imported PO or MO files. It suits multilingual sites with theme or plugin text to translate. It needs WPML core to be active, and the scanning and translation screens add admin work for large sites.
Pros
- Scans theme and plugin files for translatable strings
- Translates strings, PO and MO files and post slugs in one place
- Provides a wpml-string shortcode for inline translation
Cons
- Needs WPML core installed and active
- Sold with the WPML subscription, no free edition
- Scanning large themes or plugin sets can be slow
Topics: Translation plugins
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