Polylang Review
WordPress plugin for running a multilingual site, free at the core with a paid Pro tier for automation and sync
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Polylang is a WordPress plugin that turns a single site into a multilingual one. You assign a language to every post, page, media item, category, and tag, then link the translated versions together so Polylang can serve the right one and show a language switcher.
The free version on wordpress.org handles the core job: manual translation of standard content types, menus, and widgets. Polylang Pro adds the pieces larger sites need, DeepL machine translation, XLIFF import/export for working with translation agencies, custom post type and URL slug translation, and ACF Pro support. A separate WooCommerce add-on extends the same model to product pages, cart, checkout, and order emails.
Every translation is its own WordPress post connected to its siblings, so content stays in the native WordPress editor rather than a separate translation layer or proxy.
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Who it's for
- ✓ WordPress sites that want a lightweight, native way to run 2-5 languages without a subscription-per-word model
- ✓ Teams comfortable managing translations inside wp-admin rather than an external TMS
- ✓ WooCommerce stores that need product and checkout translation tied to their existing WordPress setup
Who should look elsewhere
- ✗ Teams that want fully automatic machine translation out of the box, without a Pro license and DeepL setup
- ✗ Sites on Shopify, Webflow, or other non-WordPress stacks
- ✗ Large content teams that need a real translation management workflow with reviewer roles, glossaries, and translation memory across many platforms
Pros
- + Free tier is genuinely usable, not a crippled trial
- + Translations live as normal WordPress posts, so no lock-in to a proxy or separate CMS
- + Per-site pricing is transparent and public, with a real WooCommerce add-on rather than a bolted-on afterthought
- + Frequent point releases with real bug and security fixes
Cons
- – Machine translation and WooCommerce support require separate paid add-ons on top of the free plugin
- – Free version support is community forums only, no guaranteed response
- – Some users report theme or plugin conflicts, especially with page builders, right after activation
- – Multilingual sitemaps depend on a separate SEO plugin like Yoast rather than being built in
Polylang pricing
What you pay for
Polylang's core plugin is free forever and covers manual translation of most WordPress content types. Automation (machine translation, XLIFF sync, WooCommerce) sits behind Polylang Pro at 99 EUR/year for one site, with add-ons and multi-site licenses priced separately. All prices are public on the vendor's site, nothing is quote-only.
At about $8/month to start, it is one of the cheaper options in Website & Software Localization.
| Plan | Price | Highlights |
|---|---|---|
| Polylang (free) | Free | Translate posts, pages, media, categories, and tags · Language switcher and menu/widget translation · WPML API compatibility · Community support on wordpress.org only |
| Polylang Pro | $99/yr | 1 site license, more for 3/5/25 sites (198/297/495 EUR) · DeepL machine translation · XLIFF import/export, string translation · Custom post type and URL slug translation · ACF Pro and Site Editing support · 1 year of updates and support, 50% off renewal |
| Polylang for WooCommerce | $99/yr | Add-on, same per-site pricing as Pro · Translates products, shop/cart/checkout/account pages, and emails · One-click product duplication across languages · HPOS compatible, cart syncs across languages |
| Business Pack | $139/yr | Polylang Pro + Polylang for WooCommerce bundled · 1 site license · Reduced from 198 EUR combined price · 1 year of updates and support, 50% off renewal |
Prices exclude VAT and are per site per year. Polylang Pro scales to 198 EUR (3 sites), 297 EUR (5 sites), and 495 EUR (25 sites). Renewals are discounted 50% off the then-current price. Business Pack bundles Pro and WooCommerce for 139 EUR/site/year, down from 198 EUR bought separately.
Pricing verified July 7, 2026 · source
How Polylang's pricing compares
Polylang next to its closest alternatives on entry price, billing, and whether pricing is public.
| Tool | Starting price | Billing | Free option | Pricing disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Polylang | EUR 99/yr | tiered | Yes | Public |
| WPML | EUR 39/site/yr | tiered | No | Public |
| Weglot | EUR 15/mo | tiered | Yes | Partly public |
| Crowdin | $50/mo | tiered | Yes | Partly public |
| Lokalise | $144/mo | tiered | Trial (14 days on any plan, no credit card required) | Partly public |
| Phrase | $27/seat/mo | tiered | Trial (14 days) | Partly public |
Is Polylang still actively developed?
Last significant update: June 2026. Polylang Pro 3.8.5 fixed language switcher block errors in the Widget screen, a disabled edit button in the block editor's language sidebar, and image files being deleted when removing a media translation.
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Polylang FAQ
Is Polylang free?+
Yes. The core plugin is free on wordpress.org and covers manual translation of posts, pages, media, categories, and tags. Machine translation, XLIFF workflows, and WooCommerce support require Polylang Pro or the WooCommerce add-on, each starting at 99 EUR/year per site.
Does Polylang do WooCommerce?+
Only with the separate Polylang for WooCommerce add-on, priced the same as Pro (99 EUR/year for one site). It is not included in the free plugin or in Pro alone.
How is Polylang priced for multiple sites?+
Pro licenses scale by site count on one purchase: 99 EUR for 1 site, 198 EUR for 3, 297 EUR for 5, and 495 EUR for 25, all billed yearly with a 50% renewal discount.