Lang Forge – Multilingual & Translation

Часто задаваемые вопросы

How do I make my WordPress site multilingual?

Install Lang Forge, go to Lang Forge → Settings and add the languages you need. Pick how language URLs should look — subdirectories like /fr/, a query parameter, subdomains, or a separate domain per language. From there every post, page and custom post type gets a Language panel where you link or create its translations.

How do I translate WooCommerce products and categories?

Lang Forge translates WooCommerce product content, product categories and tags, and store strings such as cart and checkout labels. Open any product in the editor and use the Language panel the same way you would for a post.

How do I add hreflang tags to WordPress?

Lang Forge outputs hreflang tags automatically in wp_head for every translated URL, including the x-default entry, and generates an hreflang sitemap. No manual markup and no separate SEO plugin configuration needed.

Can I use a separate domain for each language?

Yes. Domain mapping is one of the four supported URL formats, alongside subdirectories, subdomains and query parameters. You can point example.fr and example.de at the same WordPress install and Lang Forge will serve the correct language on each.

How do I migrate from Polylang without losing translations?

Run the built-in migration tool. It imports your translated posts, the links between them, your string translations and your language URL structure. Polylang stays installed and untouched until you confirm the migration, so nothing is lost if you change your mind.

Can I migrate from WPML?

Yes, and your existing code keeps working. Beyond importing your content, Lang Forge provides a WPML compatibility layer implementing icl_object_id(), icl_get_languages() and related functions, so themes and plugins written against WPML continue to work without modification.

Will my URLs change if I switch from TranslatePress?

Only if you want them to. The migration tool reads your current language URL format and reproduces it, so existing links and search rankings stay intact. You can change the format later from Settings if you decide to.

Does it support right-to-left languages like Arabic and Hebrew?

Yes. Lang Forge includes RTL support for Arabic, Hebrew, Persian, Urdu and Kurdish, switching text direction and adjusting the admin and switcher layout automatically.

How do I add a language switcher to my menu?

The switcher is available three ways: as a widget, as a shortcode you can drop anywhere, and in the admin bar. It can display flags, native language names, or both.

How do I translate strings from my theme or another plugin?

Any string passed through WordPress translation functions is registered automatically via gettext and appears in the String Translation screen, where you can translate it per language. No .po file editing required.

Can I translate my site from the command line?

Yes. Lang Forge ships WP-CLI commands for listing languages, linking and unlinking translations, importing and exporting translation data, and running bulk operations — useful for staging deployments and scripted workflows.

Is there a way to export translations to XLIFF or PO?

Import and export of PO and XLIFF files is available in Lang Forge Pro, for sending content to external translators or translation agencies.

How many languages can I use on the free version?

Unlimited. There is no plan-based cap on the number of languages in the free version.

Does Lang Forge work with my theme?

Yes. Lang Forge uses standard WordPress hooks — the_content, get_the_title, hreflang via wp_head — so no theme-specific integration is needed.

Does it work with Elementor and ACF?

Elementor and ACF field translation is available in Lang Forge Pro. The free version handles standard post content, custom post types and taxonomies.

Does it slow down my site?

Basic translation, the language switcher, string translation and hreflang all run locally with no external requests. Nothing is sent anywhere unless you use an AI feature, which is a Pro add-on.

Is AI translation included in the free version?

No. The free version covers manual translation of posts, strings, taxonomies and WooCommerce content. AI translation, translation memory and bulk AI translation are part of the Lang Forge Pro add-on.

How much does AI translation cost?

AI translations consume Forge Credits (separate from the subscription). One credit ≈ one short paragraph. Credits don’t expire.

Is my content sent to OpenAI?

Only when you run an AI feature, and only the text being translated. It goes to the Avakode API, which forwards it to OpenAI or DeepL. No personal data, no admin information, no site URLs. See the Third-Party Services section for the full breakdown.

What is a glossary and when do I need one?

A glossary locks specific terms to a fixed translation — brand names, product names, industry terminology — so they stay consistent across every translated page instead of varying between passes.