Loco Translate
1M+ active installs · Rated 4.8/5 · Updated September 30, 2026
A tool for translating WordPress plugins and themes straight from the admin area. It provides an editor for translation files, supports extracting strings from source code, and can connect to machine translation providers. It suits developers and site owners who need to localise interface text, not run a multilingual content site. The plugin is free, with an optional paid tier.
Pros
- In-admin PO editor, no desktop translation tools needed
- Extracts strings and builds POT templates from source code
- Compiles MO and JSON files without gettext installed
- Machine translation through your own API keys
Cons
- Machine translation needs keys from DeepL, OpenAI, Gemini or OpenRouter
- Translates interface strings only, not site content
- Not a multilingual content plugin; no translated URLs
Topics: Translation plugins
Mentioned in
- Best Translation WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
- Best Multilingual WordPress Plugins (Free and Paid)
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