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WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X

By John Clause

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X Review - In-Depth Analysis

Enables multilingual framework for WPBakery Visual Composer. Supports qTranslate-X for creating bilingual and multilingual sites.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.73/10

User Rating

3.2/5 (based on 11+ 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 enables the qTranslate-X multilingual framework for the WPBakery Visual Composer plugin. It allows users to create and manage multilingual content seamlessly.

To use this plugin, at least version 3.3 of qTranslate-X is required. Users can also opt for an alpha pre-release version if needed.

This plugin is currently a work in progress. Please review the known issues and report any features that do not work as expected.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X integrates multilingual support with a popular page builder, but faces competition from several dedicated multilingual plugins.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Combines Visual Composer with qTranslate-X for multilingual content editing.
Supports multiple languages within the Visual Composer interface.
Free to use without a paid upgrade.
Integrates with existing Visual Composer grids and layouts.

Weaknesses

Compatibility issues with newer WordPress and plugin versions.
Limited support and updates leading to partial functionality.
Shortcodes for different languages can get mixed, causing display problems.
Lacks advanced translation management features found in dedicated plugins.

User Sentiment Analysis

User feedback highlights mixed experiences, with some praising functionality while others report significant issues.

Positive highlights

"Works perfectly with WP 4.6.1, Visual Composer 5.0 and qTranslate-X 3.4.6.8" - jecat01
"Got it working again after some effort" - sbroomhead
Integration with Visual Composer appreciated by users familiar with both plugins.

Common complaints

Does not work with current versions of WordPress and plugins.
Language shortcodes get mixed, causing display errors.
Support is difficult to access and updates are complicated.
Plugin functionality is partial or broken for some users.

Weaknesses

Inconsistent performance across different setups.
Lack of timely updates and support.
Complexity in managing multilingual content within Visual Composer.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on Visual Composer and qTranslate-X specifically and are using compatible older versions of WordPress and plugins.

Not ideal for

Those seeking robust, up-to-date multilingual solutions or using the latest WordPress versions should consider more actively maintained alternatives.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The plugin is completely free and offers basic integration between Visual Composer and qTranslate-X without any paid upgrades.

Final Verdict

WPBakery Visual Composer & qTranslate-X provides a niche solution for multilingual content within Visual Composer but suffers from compatibility and support issues.

Users on older setups may find it useful, but those needing reliable, modern multilingual support should explore other plugins.