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WPML Widgets

By Jeroen Sormani

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

WPML Widgets Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPML Widgets allows you to easily add a language selector dropdown to your widgets. It is lightweight and enhances multilingual support on your website.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.79/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 36+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

1 / 10 (Very Low Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

WPML Widgets is a simple to use extension to add a language selector dropdown to your widgets.

This plugin is the easiest way to add multilingual widgets to your website.

WPML Widgets is an ultra lightweight plugin, so there will be about zero extra loading time.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPML Widgets is a specialized plugin that addresses a specific gap in WPML's functionality, making it unique among multilingual WordPress plugins. While there are several alternatives for multilingual site management, none focus solely on widget translation as WPML Widgets does.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Fills a unique niche by enabling widget translation in WPML where native support is lacking.
Highly rated with a 4.9/5 average from users, indicating strong satisfaction.
Simple and user-friendly, making it accessible for users needing widget translation.
No known security vulnerabilities, ensuring safe use.
Free to use with no paid version, providing great value.

Weaknesses

Limited to widget translation functionality, not a full multilingual solution.
No pro version or advanced features beyond the core widget translation.
Relies on WPML, so users must already be using WPML for multilingual site management.
Lack of updates since 2017 scan may concern some users about ongoing maintenance.

User Sentiment Analysis

With 97.2% of ratings at 5 stars and only one low rating, user sentiment is overwhelmingly positive. Reviewers praise its simplicity and effectiveness in solving a specific WPML limitation.

Positive highlights

"Simple and gets the job done!" — franboud
"Perfect plugin Thank you" — healiny
"This plugin really saved me." — ldwd
"Easy and very friendly!! I´m very very happy using this plugin." — Cris Ta
"You saved my day." — Tanvir

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Limited scope focused only on widget translation.
No advanced features or premium support options.
Potential concerns about long-term maintenance due to infrequent updates.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on WPML for multilingual site management and need a simple, effective solution to translate widgets, which WPML does not support natively.

Not ideal for

Users looking for a comprehensive multilingual plugin with broad translation capabilities beyond widgets or those who prefer plugins with frequent updates and premium support options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version fully supports widget translation within WPML without restrictions, providing excellent value for users needing this specific feature.

Final Verdict

WPML Widgets is a highly effective and well-received plugin that fills a crucial gap in WPML's functionality by enabling widget translation. Its simplicity, high user ratings, and free availability make it a valuable tool for WPML users needing this feature.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, and has limited scope, it remains a unique and reliable solution without known security issues. Users seeking broader multilingual capabilities should consider other alternatives.