Polylang

C
C tier on Website Translation SoftwareScore 6.8 · #4 of 26
Android app
Not listed
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
€8.25/mo
Runs on
api, self-hosted, Web
polylang.pro
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Summary

Polylang is a WordPress plugin for creating multilingual websites and translating WordPress content. It handles pages, posts, media, categories, tags, custom post types, menus and widgets, with language URLs arranged in subdirectories, subdomains or separate domains. Polylang Pro supports manual translation and DeepL machine translation using the customer's own DeepL API key. It also offers language switchers, browser language detection, translated URL slugs, hreflang and Open Graph tags, and language-specific meta tags. Pro integrates with the WordPress block editor and Site Editor, supports the REST API, and can import and export translation projects in XLIFF format. Listed integrations include WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, Custom Post Type UI, WooCommerce Subscriptions and The Events Calendar. A multilingual WooCommerce shop requires Polylang or Polylang Pro together with the Polylang for WooCommerce add-on. The free plugin is listed at 0.00 USD per free; paid plans start at 99.00 EUR per year, ex VAT. DeepL translation is not currently compatible with Elementor and some builders, and Pro has no one-click translate-everything feature.

Who it is for

Polylang suits WordPress site owners who need to manage translated content and language-specific URLs. Pro is for teams that want features such as DeepL translation, language SEO controls or XLIFF exchange.

What is good

  • Translates a broad range of WordPress content.
  • Supports subdirectory, subdomain or separate-domain URLs.
  • Pro supports XLIFF import and export.
  • Works with the WordPress block editor and REST API.
  • Free plugin available.

What to know first

  • DeepL requires the customer's own API key.
  • DeepL is incompatible with Elementor and some builders.
  • No one-click translate-everything feature.
  • WooCommerce shops need a separate add-on.

Verdict

Polylang covers content translation, language URLs and SEO features, with additional workflows in Pro. Review builder compatibility and the WooCommerce add-on requirement when planning a site.

Polylang plans and pricing

All plans
Polylang Free Free WordPress plugin · community support on wordpress.org polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Polylang for WooCommerce €99/yr From price per year; ex VAT 1 year of updates and premium support · license options for several sites · 50% renewal discount polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Polylang Pro — 1 site €99/yr Yearly license; ex VAT 1 site · 1 year of updates and premium support · 50% renewal discount polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Polylang Business Pack €139/yr From price per year; page also displays 198€; ex VAT 1 year of updates and premium support · license options for several sites · 50% renewal discount polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Polylang Pro — 3 sites €198/yr Yearly license 3 sites · 1 year of updates and professional support · 50% renewal discount polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Polylang Pro — 5 sites €297/yr Yearly license 5 sites · 1 year of updates and professional support · 50% renewal discount polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026

Compared on website translation software

Free plan
Yespolylang.pro
Supported languages
132 languagespolylang.pro
Translation methods
hybridpolylang.pro
Website integrations
WordPress, WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, Custom Post Type UI, WooCommerce Subscriptions, The Events Calendar, SEOPress, WP Rocketpolylang.pro
Translation workflows
Yespolylang.pro
SEO localization
Yespolylang.pro

Facts

What it does
Polylang is a WordPress plugin for building multilingual websites and translating WordPress content.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Translation
Polylang Pro supports manual translation and DeepL machine translation, which requires the customer's own DeepL API key.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Supported content
It can translate pages, posts, media, categories, tags, custom post types, menus, and widgets.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Language and SEO
Polylang Pro supports language switchers, browser language detection, hreflang and Open Graph tags, translated URL slugs, and language-specific meta tags.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
URL structures
Language URLs can use subdirectories, subdomains, or separate domains.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
WordPress editing
Polylang Pro integrates with the WordPress block editor and Site Editor and supports the REST API.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Integrations
The maker lists integrations including WooCommerce, Yoast SEO, Advanced Custom Fields Pro, Custom Post Type UI, WooCommerce Subscriptions, and The Events Calendar.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
WooCommerce requirement
A multilingual WooCommerce shop requires Polylang or Polylang Pro together with the Polylang for WooCommerce add-on.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
XLIFF
Polylang Pro supports importing and exporting translation projects in XLIFF format.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Performance
The maker says Polylang uses WordPress taxonomies and adds no extra database tables.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
Support limits
Support covers installation, plugin use, and bug fixes, but excludes third-party conflicts and personalized code work.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026
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.polylang.pro · 4 Oct 2026

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