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Multilanguage by BestWebSoft – WordPress Translation Plugin and Language Switcher

By bestwebsoft

E-commerce & Shopping /

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Multilanguage by BestWebSoft – WordPress Translation Plugin and Language Switcher Review - In-Depth Analysis

Multilanguage is a powerful WordPress translation plugin. It enables users to create multilingual content and switch languages effortlessly. With Google Translate integration, it offers both manual and automated translation options.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.72/10

User Rating

3.8/5 (based on 92+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

5 / 10 (Medium Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

Multilanguage is a powerful WordPress translation plugin that combines advanced language translator capabilities with Google Translate integration. Perfect for creating multilingual websites, it allows you to translate pages, posts, custom post types, and manage language switching effortlessly.

Whether you need professional manual translations or quick automated translations, this plugin provides the complete toolkit for making your WordPress website multilingual. Create a fully translated WordPress website today with our comprehensive language translator solution!

Comparing to Alternatives

Multilanguage by BestWebSoft does not have close direct alternatives in its category, making it a unique option for WordPress multilingual needs.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Supports Google Translate integration for easy multilingual content setup
Includes a convenient language switcher for visitors
Allows translation of admin panel elements
Offers a built-in language translator to speed up translation
Has a proactive support team addressing bugs and issues

Weaknesses

Free version is very limited in features
Deactivating the plugin can cause pages to disappear
Requires registration to ask support questions
Known medium-level security vulnerabilities reported

User Sentiment Analysis

With a rating of 3.8 out of 5 from 92 reviews, most users appreciate the plugin's multilingual capabilities, though a significant minority report issues mainly related to support and plugin limitations.

Positive highlights

'Great support team' - dedansph
'Great plugin for multilingual websites!' - Xierre
'The plugin supports Google Translate, simplifying multi-language content setup' - Xierre
'Convenient language switcher allows easy language switching' - Xierre
'Great plugin, looking forward to more premium features' - doron123

Common complaints

Free version lacks many features
Deactivation caused pages to disappear requiring site restoration
Support requires registration to ask questions, limiting accessibility

Weaknesses

Limited free version functionality
Potential site disruption on deactivation
Restricted support access
Security vulnerabilities reported

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users seeking a WordPress multilingual plugin with Google Translate integration and a built-in language switcher, who are comfortable with some limitations in the free version and proactive in managing security updates.

Not ideal for

Users who require a fully featured free plugin, easy access to support without registration, or those concerned about medium-level security vulnerabilities should consider other options.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers basic multilingual features including language switching and some translation capabilities but is limited in scope.

Pro version

The premium version likely includes advanced translation features, enhanced language management, and additional support options, though specific details are not clearly promoted.

Final Verdict

Multilanguage by BestWebSoft is a capable plugin for adding multilingual support to WordPress sites, especially with its integration of Google Translate and admin panel translation features. The plugin benefits from a helpful support team and a convenient language switcher, making it a solid choice for users needing basic to intermediate multilingual functionality.

However, the plugin has notable drawbacks including limited free features, potential site issues upon deactivation, restricted support access, and some medium-level security vulnerabilities. Prospective users should weigh these factors carefully and consider their technical comfort and security needs before choosing this plugin.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Multilanguage by BestWebSoft – WordPress Translation Plugin and Language Switcher plugin.

Language Switcher

Language Translator

Multilanguage Wordpress

Translate Wordpress

Wordpress Translation Plugin

Screenshots

FAQ

You have two options: manual translation or automatic translation via Google Translate integration. For manual translation, you can edit content in different languages using our intuitive interface. For automatic translation, you can use the Google Auto Translate switcher widget or shortcode.

You can use ‘bwsplgns_mltlngg_add_alt_links’ filter to do that. For example, you want that search engines firstly indexed exactly English-language pages of your site for people from New Zealand and South Africa. Just add the following code into “functions.php” of your theme:

function get_additional_links( $links_attr ) {     /* English for New Zealand */     $links_attr[] = array( 'hreflang' => 'en_NZ', 'link_param' => 'en_GB' );     /* English for South Africa */     $links_attr[] = array( 'hreflang' => 'en_ZA', 'link_param' => 'en_GB' );     return $links_attr; } add_filter( 'bwsplgns_mltlngg_add_alt_links', 'get_additional_links' );

Note: before you have to choose English (for England) as one of languages of your website.

“mltlngg-{current language slug}” class type has been added to <body> tag for an ability to stylize content of certain language. For example, if you want to set a green color for <p> when the English language is selected, it is necessary to:
1. Go to WordPress admin panel “Multilanguage” -> “Custom Code”;
2. Check off “Activate” in “Editing bws-custom-code.css” block and enter the following code:

.mltlngg-en_US p {     color: green; }

Save changes.

.mltlngg-en_US p {     color: green; }

Save changes.

Contributors and developers

“Multilanguage by BestWebSoft – WordPress Translation Plugin and Language Switcher” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.