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Ray Enterprise Translation

By Jiro Sasamoto

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

Trusted WordPress expert with 20+ years of experience evaluating plugins for the WP ecosystem.

Ray Enterprise Translation Review - In-Depth Analysis

Ray Enterprise Translation offers cloud-based localization and translation for WordPress. It simplifies creating and maintaining multilingual websites with various translation solutions.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.96/10

User Rating

2.6/5 (based on 48+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

Update Frequency

Excellent It is calculated using the weighted average of same category plugins.

Security Score

6.8 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Ray Enterprise Translation provides a convenient way to manage localization and translation for WordPress. It simplifies the process of creating and maintaining a multilingual website, helping businesses reach new markets effectively.

The plugin features machine, professional, and community translation solutions, allowing users to choose the best fit for their needs. This flexibility improves language consistency and reduces costs while delivering content to global audiences.

With customizable translation workflows, administrators can categorize content by value and automate the translation process. The plugin integrates with the Polylang plugin, enabling users to create bilingual or multilingual sites seamlessly.

Comparing to Alternatives

Ray Enterprise Translation faces competition from several established multilingual plugins that offer more reliable and feature-rich solutions.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Integrates with Polylang for multilingual site management.
Supports translation of posts and pages.
Offers a free version accessible to all users.
Has a conceptually strong idea for enterprise translation management.
Includes some automation in translation workflows.

Weaknesses

High number of unresolved security vulnerabilities.
Frequent connection issues with Lingotek accounts.
Disrupts WordPress functionality, including media and post editing.
No clear paid or pro version with enhanced features.
Poor support and updates leading to plugin stagnation.

User Sentiment Analysis

With a low average rating of 2.6 and over half of the reviews being 1 or 2 stars, user sentiment is largely negative, highlighting significant functional and support issues.

Positive highlights

"The plugin actually translates as it is supposed to." - Chris
"The free trial was nice." - jlshnng
"This idea is great." - mat1984
"Supports integration with Polylang." - inferred from multiple user attempts
"Some users appreciate the concept behind the plugin." - general feedback

Common complaints

Unable to connect Lingotek account within WordPress dashboard.
Cannot edit or save Screen Options' Columns after updates.
Plugin disrupts WordPress by stripping featured images and altering media permissions.
Site pages/posts become uneditable and changes do not publish.
Lack of response and updates from developers, leading to stagnation.

Weaknesses

Security vulnerabilities with medium to critical severity remain unresolved.
Plugin causes permanent changes that persist after deactivation.
Frequent connection failures with Lingotek service.
Poor user support and lack of updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users looking for a free translation plugin with integration potential for Polylang and who are willing to troubleshoot and manage potential issues themselves.

Not ideal for

Users who require a stable, secure, and fully supported translation solution or those who cannot tolerate disruptions to their WordPress site functionality.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides basic translation capabilities and integration with Polylang without any cost.

Final Verdict

Ray Enterprise Translation offers an interesting concept for enterprise-level translation management but suffers from significant functional and security issues. The plugin's unresolved vulnerabilities and frequent connection problems severely impact usability and trustworthiness.

Given the abundance of more reliable and actively supported alternatives, users seeking a stable multilingual solution should consider other plugins. Those who choose Ray Enterprise Translation must be prepared for potential disruptions and lack of support.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Ray Enterprise Translation plugin.

cloud-based localization

multilingual website

translation solutions

Screenshots

FAQ

Ray Enterprise has teamed up with Polylang to offer a simple way to make your WordPress site truly multilingual. Manage all your multilingual content in the same site. No need to have a different site for each language!