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WPML Widgets

By Jeroen Sormani

Multilingual & Accessibility / Translation & Multilingual Management

WPML Widgets Review - In-Depth Analysis

WPML Widgets allows you to easily add a language selector dropdown to your widgets. It is lightweight and enhances multilingual support on your website.

Performance Overview

WPS Score

6.95/10

User Rating

4.9/5 (based on 36+ reviews)

Active Installations

9,000+

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

WPML Widgets is a simple to use extension to add a language selector dropdown to your widgets.

This plugin is the easiest way to add multilingual widgets to your website.

WPML Widgets is an ultra lightweight plugin, so there will be about zero extra loading time.

Comparing to Alternatives

WPML Widgets is a specialized plugin designed to enhance widget translation capabilities within the WPML ecosystem. Compared to other translation plugins, it focuses specifically on widgets, filling a niche gap.

Top alternatives

WPML Widgets

Strengths

Seamlessly integrates with WPML for widget translation.
Simple and user-friendly interface.
Effectively addresses a missing feature in WPML.
Reliable and stable with consistent updates.

Weaknesses

Limited to widget translation only, no broader translation features.
No pro version or advanced premium features.
Dependent on WPML plugin to function.
Lacks extensive customization options.

User Sentiment Analysis

Users consistently praise WPML Widgets for its simplicity and effectiveness in solving widget translation challenges within WPML.

Positive highlights

'Thank you for this great plugin, which is a missing feature in WPML.' - franboud
'Perfect plugin Thank you' - healiny
'Easy and very friendly!! I´m very very happy using this plugin.' - Cris Ta
'This plugin is still working perfectly in 2021.' - Tanvir
'Ow Jeroen!! So grateful for your plugin!! It does exactly what I need!' - ldwd

Common complaints

Limited functionality beyond widget translation.
No premium or extended features available.
Dependent on WPML plugin presence.

Weaknesses

No pro version limits advanced user needs.
Lack of customization options for widgets.

Who Should Use This?

Best for

Users who rely on WPML for multilingual sites and need a straightforward solution to translate widgets effectively.

Not ideal for

Those looking for a comprehensive translation plugin with broader features or advanced customization beyond widget translation.

Pricing & Value

Free version includes

The free version provides essential widget translation capabilities integrated with WPML, covering the core needs without additional cost.

Final Verdict

WPML Widgets fills a crucial gap for WPML users by enabling easy and effective widget translation, earning high praise for its simplicity and reliability.

While it lacks advanced features and a pro version, it remains a valuable free tool for those specifically needing widget translation within WPML environments.