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qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import

By Amir Helzer

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import Review - In-Depth Analysis

Cleanup qTranslate X meta-tags or import translations into WPML. Safely migrate your multilingual content.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.69/10

User Rating

3.5/5 (based on 26+ reviews)

Active Installations

800+

Update Frequency

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 allows you to completely uninstall and clean up qTranslate X meta-tags from your site, leaving just one clean language. Alternatively, it can migrate all languages to WPML's format.

It is crucial to back up your database before using this plugin, as it modifies your entire content. The plugin can operate in two modes: a cleanup mode for retaining one language and a migration mode for converting language tags to WPML's format.

For the migration to work, WPML must be activated on your site. The import process runs in small batches to avoid timeout issues, and it generates URL redirect rules to manage changes in your site's structure.

Comparing to Alternatives

qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import serves a niche function in migrating and cleaning up multilingual content, with several alternative plugins available for broader multilingual management.

Top alternatives

Strengths

Effectively cleans up qTranslate X tags from posts and custom post types.
Facilitates migration from qTranslate to WPML, saving time.
Free to use with no paid version required.
Generally low security risk with no known vulnerabilities.
Works well on smaller sites or limited content volumes.

Weaknesses

May cause browser unresponsiveness on large sites during processing.
Does not translate all media, leading to incomplete translations.
Can remove content before the 'more' link on some posts.
Reported to cause significant content loss on some sites, including missing titles and content.

User Sentiment Analysis

User reviews are mixed with a 3.5-star average from 26 ratings, showing a split between users who find it helpful and those who experienced significant issues.

Positive highlights

"A real time saver" - David Garcia Watkins
"Worked for me on WP 5.3.2" - rebelord
"It works with a potential improvement" - AgusN
"Plugin seem to do its job" - JonasVorwerk

Common complaints

Does not translate all media, leaving posts incomplete in the second language.
Removes content before the 'more' link on some posts.
Causes severe content loss including missing titles and content on some sites.

Weaknesses

Unclear if processing resumes or restarts after browser unresponsiveness.
Limited support for taxonomy translations and menu items.
Potentially destructive behavior reported by some users.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users with small to medium-sized sites looking to migrate from qTranslate X to WPML who need a free tool to clean up multilingual tags.

Not ideal for

Users with large sites or extensive media content, or those who require a fully reliable and safe migration tool without risk of data loss.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version offers essential cleanup of qTranslate X tags and assists in migrating content to WPML without any cost.

Final Verdict

qTranslate X Cleanup and WPML Import is a useful free tool for users needing to migrate from qTranslate X to WPML, especially for smaller sites. It effectively cleans up multilingual tags and can save time during migration. However, users should be cautious due to reports of incomplete media translation and potential content loss.

While it has no known security vulnerabilities and offers good value as a free plugin, its limitations and mixed user experiences suggest that users with larger or more complex sites consider alternative multilingual plugins or migration methods.