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ACF qTranslate

By funkjedi

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

ACF qTranslate Review - In-Depth Analysis

ACF qTranslate adds qTranslate compatible field types for Advanced Custom Fields. It supports Text, Text Area, WYSIWYG, Image, and File fields.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

7.08/10

User Rating

4.5/5 (based on 17+ reviews)

Active Installations

8,000+

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

This plugin provides qTranslate-X compatible ACF4 and ACF5PRO field types for Text, Text Area, WYSIWYG, Image, and File. When adding a field to a field group, these new field types will be listed under the qTranslate category in the Field Type dropdown.

Field types include qTranslate Text, qTranslate Text Area, qTranslate WYSIWYG, qTranslate Image, and qTranslate File. The standard Text, Text Area, and WYSIWYG field types can also be enabled for translation.

For bug submissions, please visit the GitHub issues page.

Comparing to Alternatives

ACF qTranslate is a specialized plugin that integrates multilingual support with Advanced Custom Fields, offering a unique solution compared to other multilingual plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Seamless integration with Advanced Custom Fields for multilingual content.
Supports multiple languages within custom fields effectively.
Lightweight and focused on a specific use case.
No known security vulnerabilities reported.
High user satisfaction with most users praising its functionality.

Weaknesses

Lacks updates and maintenance, leading to compatibility issues with recent ACF versions.
Some bugs reported with WYSIWYG and image fields.
Limited support and development activity.
Not as feature-rich as some broader multilingual plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

The plugin holds a strong positive rating with 88.2% five-star reviews, though a small portion of users report significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Perfect. Just what I needed!" — leanderbraunschweig
"Awesome. Thank You." — elementh
"Работает просто и четко. Спасибо!" (Works simply and clearly. Thank you!) — Mario62rus
"Reactive Developer/Community support fixed issues quickly." — gfstudio

Common complaints

Custom fields do not behave correctly when switching languages, showing the same content across tabs.
Plugin appears unmaintained with no updates for many months.
Major bugs affecting WYSIWYG and image fields, breaking native ACF functionality.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with recent versions of Advanced Custom Fields.
Buggy behavior in certain field types like WYSIWYG and image.
Lack of recent updates and maintenance.
Limited support for resolving reported issues.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who need a straightforward multilingual solution specifically integrated with Advanced Custom Fields and are using compatible versions of ACF.

Not ideal for

Users requiring robust, actively maintained multilingual plugins or those using the latest versions of ACF that may face compatibility issues with this plugin.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The plugin is free and provides essential multilingual support for custom fields without any paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

ACF qTranslate offers a focused and effective solution for multilingual content within Advanced Custom Fields, earning high praise from most users for its functionality and developer responsiveness. However, the plugin suffers from a lack of recent maintenance, leading to compatibility problems and bugs that affect some users significantly.

While it stands out for its niche integration, users should consider their specific needs and the plugin's maintenance status before adopting it. Alternatives with broader support and active development may be preferable for those needing a more reliable or feature-rich multilingual experience.