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What it is

Polylang is a WordPress plugin for building multilingual websites and translating WordPress content. It handles pages, posts, media, categories, tags, custom post types, menus, and widgets, with language URLs arranged as subdirectories, subdomains, or separate domains. Polylang Pro supports manual translation and DeepL machine translation using the customer's own API key. Pro also offers language switchers, browser-language detection, translated URL slugs, hreflang and Open Graph tags, and language-specific meta tags. It integrates with the WordPress block editor and Site Editor and supports the REST API and XLIFF translation-project import and export. Listed integrations include WooCommerce and Yoast SEO. The free WordPress plugin costs nothing; Pro licenses start at €99 a year, ex VAT. A multilingual WooCommerce shop also needs the Polylang for WooCommerce add-on. DeepL is not currently compatible with Elementor and some builders, and there is no one-click translate-everything feature.

Spec sheet

What it does
Polylang is a WordPress plugin for creating multilingual websites by translating posts, pages, media, taxonomies, custom post types, menus, widgets, products and URLs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Integrations
Official integrations include WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, Custom Post Type UI, WooCommerce Subscriptions, The Events Calendar and SEOPress.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Privacy
The maker states that its plugins collect no other personal data and describes a pll_language cookie used to remember a visitor's language choice.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Support
Licensed users receive technical support in English and French Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 6 PM CET; free product users are directed to the WordPress.org public support forum.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Block editor
The product page states that Polylang integrates with the WordPress block editor and Full Site Editing.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Company founded
A business-information listing says WP Syntex was incorporated in 2016.Read 15 Oct 2026 · creditsafe.com
Company legal fact
WP SYNTEX is a French limited-liability company with €10,000 capital, registered under number 819 143 645, at 8 rue Joseph Cugnot in Bourgoin-Jallieu, France.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Developer extensibility
Developer resources cover PHP functions, filters, hooks, custom Gutenberg blocks, wpml-config.xml, PHP constants, REST endpoints and a Polylang CLI.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Developer requirements
Building from source requires a local WordPress 6.8-or-later instance, Git, Node.js/NPM, Webpack and Composer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
Documentation
The support center provides getting-started guides, feature documentation, developer references, FAQs and compatibility tutorials.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Dynamic strings
Dynamic option strings can be registered with pll_register_string() and output with pll_e(), while hard-coded PHP strings use normal WordPress localization files.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Language and SEO
Polylang Pro supports language switchers, browser language detection, hreflang and Open Graph tags, translated URL slugs, and language-specific meta tags.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Language count
The documentation lists 132 predefined languages and allows custom languages when needed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Language switcher
The switcher can use flags or text and appear in menus, widgets, footers, blocks or theme code.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Licence
The public Polylang repository identifies the project as GPL-3.0 licensed.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
License duration
A paid license key is valid for one year; after expiry the plugin continues to operate, but automatic updates and helpdesk support are unavailable.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Limit: builder compatibility
A WordPress.org support post reports that Polylang Pro features were incompatible with the Breakdance editor and led to a refund dispute.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Limit: Full Site Editing
A WordPress.org support post complains that the free plugin did not provide a usable language switcher in the Twenty Twenty-Five block theme without extra work or paid features.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Limit: G2 compatibility
A G2 reviewer reports that some themes conflicted with Polylang, breaking sites or changing homepage menus.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Limit: Trustpilot refunds
Trustpilot reviewers complain that refund requests were refused or difficult to obtain, citing the digital-content withdrawal exception.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Limit: Trustpilot support
One Trustpilot reviewer says meaningful support was unavailable without payment and that forum questions received no response.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Machine translation
Polylang Pro can use DeepL to translate posts, pages, media, categories, tags, custom post types and custom taxonomies, but the site says Elementor is currently incompatible.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Manual translation
Users can duplicate posts and pages between languages and translate media, widgets and menus manually.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Notable news
Polylang announced version 3.9 and Polylang Pro 3.9 beta releases on 15 September 2026, featuring a redesigned language switcher, translation-status tools, REST improvements and DeepL usage visibility.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Performance
The maker says Polylang uses WordPress taxonomies and adds no extra database tables.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Praise: G2 ease and languages
G2 reviewers praise the no-sign-up workflow, ease of use, free service and support for many languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Praise: WordPress.org users
Recent WordPress.org reviewers repeatedly describe Polylang as reliable, easy to use, flexible and effective, including in its free version.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
Rating on G2
4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
Rating on Trustpilot
2.5 out of 5 from 5 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · uk.trustpilot.com
Rating on WordPress.org
4.7 out of 5 from 2,999 reviews.Read 15 Oct 2026 · wordpress.org
REST API
Polylang Pro adds a lang query argument and language and translation fields to WordPress REST responses for posts and terms.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
REST language management
Polylang Pro 3.9 adds REST operations for activating or deactivating languages and configuring fallback languages.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Security and privacy
The privacy policy says the plugins do not send website data to WP Syntex, while premium activation collects a domain name and IP address for automatic updates.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Self-hosting
The plugin is installed in a site’s wp-content/plugins directory and can be built from its public GitHub repository.Read 15 Oct 2026 · github.com
SEO
Polylang automatically adds multilingual SEO elements including hreflang and Open Graph tags and supports translated URL slugs.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Support limits
Support covers installation, plugin use, and bug fixes, but excludes third-party conflicts and personalized code work.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Support model
The official site says professional support is provided by WordPress developers fluent in English and French, while free users use community support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Supported content
It can translate pages, posts, media, categories, tags, custom post types, menus, and widgets.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Third-party compatibility
The integrations directory also lists compatibility with WP Rocket, Sweipe, FacetWP, WP Ultimate CSV Importer Pro, WP Grid Builder, WooCommerce Product Bundles and Meta Box.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Translation
Polylang Pro supports manual translation and DeepL machine translation, which requires the customer's own DeepL API key.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Translation limitation
The maker says DeepL translation is not currently compatible with Elementor and some builders, and Polylang Pro does not offer a one-click translate-everything feature.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Translation workflow
It supports both manual translation and machine translation from the WordPress administration interface.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
URL configuration
Languages can use subdirectories, subdomains or separate domains, such as example.com/en, en.example.com or example.fr.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
URL structures
Language URLs can use subdirectories, subdomains, or separate domains.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
WooCommerce
The WooCommerce add-on translates products, emails, categories, shop and checkout pages, tags and attributes, with stock and prices synchronized between product translations.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
WooCommerce requirement
A multilingual WooCommerce shop requires Polylang or Polylang Pro together with the Polylang for WooCommerce add-on.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
WordPress editing
Polylang Pro integrates with the WordPress block editor and Site Editor and supports the REST API.Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
XLIFF
Polylang Pro supports importing and exporting translation projects in XLIFF format.Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro

Plans and prices

Polylang Free Free WordPress plugin · unlimited languages stated · community support Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang for WooCommerce €99 a year per year, ex VAT 1 year updates and premium support · multisite licence option · 50% renewal discount Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Pro €99 a year per year, ex VAT 1 year updates and premium support · multisite licence option · 50% renewal discount Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Pro — 1 site €99 a year Yearly license; ex VAT 1 site · 1 year of updates and premium support · 50% renewal discount Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Business Pack €139 a year per year, ex VAT; page shows 198€ reduced to 139€ 1 year updates and premium support · multisite licence option · 50% renewal discount Read 15 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Pro — 3 sites €198 a year Yearly license 3 sites · 1 year of updates and professional support · 50% renewal discount Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Pro — 5 sites €297 a year Yearly license 5 sites · 1 year of updates and professional support · 50% renewal discount Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro
Polylang Pro — 25 sites €495 a year Yearly license 25 sites · 1 year of updates and professional support · 50% renewal discount Read 4 Oct 2026 · polylang.pro

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Strong points and limits

Strong points

  • Translates a broad range of WordPress content.
  • Supports multiple language URL structures.
  • Pro supports manual and DeepL translation.
  • Pro includes XLIFF project import and export.
  • Free WordPress plugin available.

Limits

  • DeepL is incompatible with Elementor and some builders.
  • No one-click translate-everything feature.
  • WooCommerce shops need a separate add-on.
  • Paid license starts at €99 a year, ex VAT.

Who it suits

Polylang suits WordPress site owners who need to organize content and URLs across languages. Pro is aimed at users who want additional translation, language, SEO, and editor features.

Verdict

Polylang covers content translation and language-specific site structure, with additional tools in Pro. Check the DeepL compatibility limitation and WooCommerce add-on requirement if those apply to your setup.

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