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Transliterator – Multilingual and Multi-script Text Conversion

By Ivijan-Stefan Stipic

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

Reviewed by Omar Dabbas

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

Transliterator – Multilingual and Multi-script Text Conversion Review - In-Depth Analysis

Transliterator plugin enables seamless conversion between Cyrillic and Latin scripts. It supports multiple languages and offers real-time transliteration for posts, permalinks, and more.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.84/10

User Rating

4.8/5 (based on 95+ reviews)

Active Installations

3,000+

Update Frequency

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

Security Score

7.1 / 10 (High Risk) It is calculated using the weighted average of all versions.

What It Does

The Transliterator plugin provides a modern and extensible solution for transliterating WordPress content between Cyrillic and Latin scripts. It supports a variety of languages including Serbian, Bosnian, Russian, and more.

This plugin allows you to transliterate entire posts, pages, permalinks, and media filenames. It features real-time conversion and shortcodes for selective output control. You can manage bilingual content effectively with built-in search capabilities.

With no database changes required, this plugin is safe to enable or disable at any time. It is compatible with popular plugins and page builders like WooCommerce and Elementor, making it a versatile choice for multilingual sites.

Comparing to Alternatives

Transliterator offers robust multilingual and multi-script text conversion with a focus on Serbian transliteration. It stands out among similar plugins by providing reliable functionality and excellent support.

Top alternatives

Strengths

High accuracy in transliteration between scripts
Excellent developer support and responsiveness
User-friendly interface with straightforward setup
Reliable performance with minimal issues reported
Supports multiple scripts beyond basic transliteration

Weaknesses

Some users report issues with URL handling
Limited documentation for advanced features
Occasional conflicts with other plugins reported
Pro version details and benefits are not extensively documented

User Sentiment Analysis

With a high overall rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 95 reviews, most users praise the plugin's effectiveness and support. Negative feedback is minimal and mostly isolated.

Positive highlights

'Radi sve što treba da radi, odlična podrška autora.' – tabakovics
'Odličan plugin, vrhunska podrška' – remirs
'Sjajno' – masterpro
'Super deluje' – solstinger
'Bratjo za sada sve petice' – Nenad

Common complaints

Weaknesses

Some users mention the plugin cuts off URLs unexpectedly
Limited advanced feature documentation may hinder power users
Minor compatibility issues with other site components reported

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users needing reliable Serbian and multilingual transliteration with strong developer support will find this plugin ideal, especially those looking for straightforward setup and consistent performance.

Not ideal for

Users requiring extensive documentation or advanced customization options might find this plugin less suitable. Also, those who need flawless URL handling should consider alternatives or test thoroughly before deployment.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides comprehensive transliteration features suitable for most users, including multi-script support and basic customization.

Pro version

The pro version likely offers enhanced features and priority support, although specific premium features are not clearly detailed in the plugin's promotion.

Final Verdict

Transliterator is a highly rated plugin excelling in Serbian and multilingual text conversion with excellent user support and minimal security concerns. It offers a solid free version and a pro option for users seeking additional features.

While some minor issues like URL handling and limited advanced documentation exist, the plugin remains a strong choice for users prioritizing accuracy and developer responsiveness over extensive customization. Alternatives exist but may not match its overall reliability.

Other Notable Features

Here are a few other notable features of this free Transliterator – Multilingual and Multi-script Text Conversion plugin.

Cyrillic

Latin

Transliteration

Screenshots

FAQ

Romanisation or Latinisation, in linguistics, is the conversion of writing from a different writing system to the Roman (Latin) script, or a system for doing so. Methods of romanization include transliteration, for representing written text, and transcription, for representing the spoken word, and combinations of both.

You can customize the transliteration process by defining your own substitutions directly in your theme’s functions.php file. This is done by using filters specific to the language you want to modify.

To create custom substitutions, use the following filter:

add_filter( 'transliteration_map_{$locale}', 'function_callback', 10, 1 );

Here’s an example for Serbian (sr_RS) that demonstrates how to modify both single letters and multiple-letter combinations.

/*   * Modify conversion table for Serbian language.   *   * @param array $map Conversion map.   *   * @return array   */ function my_transliteration__sr_RS( $map ) {      // Example for 2 or more letters     $new_map = [         'Ња' => 'nja',         'Ње' => 'nje',         'Обједињени' => 'Objedinjeni'     ];     $map = array_merge($new_map, $map);      // Example for one letter     $new_map = [         'А' => 'X',         'Б' => 'Y',         'В' => 'Z'     ];     $map = array_merge($map, $new_map);      return $map; } add_filter( 'transliteration_map_sr_RS', 'my_transliteration__sr_RS', 10, 1 );

In this example:
– The first $new_map array defines substitutions for combinations of two or more letters.
– The second $new_map array defines substitutions for individual letters.

This custom mapping will override the default transliteration rules for the specified language (sr_RS in this case).