WPML Multilingual CMS v4.7.3 – Safe GPL Version for Everyone!

Go global effortlessly! WPML translates your entire WordPress site seamlessly. Discover the power of multilingual today!

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In today’s globalized digital landscape, reaching audiences across language barriers isn’t just an advantage—it’s becoming a necessity. Whether you’re an expanding business, an international organization, or a content creator with a diverse audience, multilingual capabilities can dramatically increase your reach and engagement. Let’s explore how WPML Multilingual CMS transforms WordPress sites into powerful multilingual platforms.

WPML (WordPress Multilingual Plugin) is a comprehensive solution that enables you to create, manage, and maintain a multilingual website within a single WordPress installation. With support for over 65 pre-configured languages and the ability to add custom language variants, WPML serves as the bridge between your content and global audiences.

Core Capabilities That Set WPML Apart

Complete Translation System

WPML provides multiple pathways to translate your content:

Automated Translation Integration: Connect with services like Google Translate, DeepL, Microsoft Translator, or WPML’s own AI translation system for rapid content conversion
Human Translation Management: Coordinate professional translators with built-in workflow management tools
Mixed Approach: Leverage automation for initial drafts while maintaining control for critical content refinement

Seamless eCommerce Integration

For online merchants, WPML offers specialized WooCommerce support:

Translate product catalogs, categories, and attributes
Implement multi-currency pricing strategies
Localize checkout processes and customer communications
Maintain consistent inventory across language variations

Advanced SEO Optimization

WPML excels in multilingual SEO implementation:

Translate meta descriptions, page titles, and SEO elements
Create language-specific URLs (slugs)
Implement proper hreflang tags automatically
Choose between domain structures (TLDs, subdomains, directories)
Seamless integration with Yoast SEO and All in One SEO Pack

Comprehensive Media Management

Assign different images for different languages
Translate image alt text and captions
Maintain language-specific media libraries
Optimize visual content for cultural preferences

Technical Requirements and Considerations

To run WPML effectively, your site should meet these specifications:

WordPress 4.7 or newer
PHP 7.0+ (7.2+ recommended for optimal performance)
MySQL 5.6+ or MariaDB 10.1+
WordPress memory limit of at least 128MB (256MB recommended)
PHP eval() function enabled (required for TWIG framework functionality)

Real-World Benefits for Website Owners

Expanded Market Reach

By presenting content in multiple languages, WPML users report significant increases in:

International traffic
User engagement metrics
Conversion rates from non-English speaking regions
Brand recognition across diverse markets

Streamlined Multilingual Workflow

WPML consolidates what would otherwise be a complex process:

Eliminates the need for separate WordPress installations per language
Centralizes content management across all languages
Simplifies updates and maintenance
Provides clear translation status indicators

Enhanced User Experience

For visitors, a properly implemented WPML site delivers:

Intuitive language switching
Culturally appropriate content
Seamless navigation between languages
Consistent branding across all language versions

Why Over 1 Million Websites Trust WPML

The plugin’s longevity and widespread adoption stem from several key factors:

Mature Development: With years of refinement, WPML offers stability and reliability
Comprehensive Documentation: Extensive guides and resources for implementation
Dedicated Support: Available in multiple languages for users across time zones
Regular Updates: Continuous improvement and compatibility with WordPress core
Strong Developer Network: Wide ecosystem of compatible themes and plugins

Implementation Best Practices

To maximize WPML’s effectiveness:

Start with your primary language fully developed before adding additional languages
Utilize translation memory to maintain consistency across repeated phrases
Implement language-specific SEO research rather than direct translation of keywords
Test user flows in each language to ensure consistent experience
Consider cultural nuances beyond literal translation

Final Assessment

WPML Multilingual CMS stands as one of the most comprehensive solutions for WordPress site owners seeking global reach. While it represents an investment and requires thoughtful implementation, the extensive feature set, robust SEO capabilities, and seamless integration with the WordPress ecosystem make it an exceptional tool for breaking down language barriers.For businesses serious about international expansion or organizations needing to communicate across language divides, WPML provides the technical framework to build truly global digital experiences without sacrificing performance or user experience.

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4.7.3

Fixed a security issue that could expose sensitive information through shortcode injection.

4.7.2

Removed the pending notifications for translators who do not want to get them
Improved the way translators are notified when sending content for translation
Improved the management of attachments when sending content for translation
Improved the validation of items sent for translation in multiple languages so it happens only once
Improved the data generation for items sent to translation in multiple languages so it happens only once
Lazy load the query that counts translation jobs on admin pages

4.7.1

Fixed a fatal error that occurred when installing WPML 4.7 with the older version of String Translation and WooCommerce Multilingual & Multi-currency
Removed PSR/Log dependency conflicting with a third-party plugin
Fixed minor usability issues in the Translation Status section on the new Translation Dashboard page
Fixed a minor user interface styling inconsistency in other parts of the core plugin
Adjusted the Cookies SameSite key default to “Lax”
Updated the description on the WordPress General Settings → Site Language page
Fixed an issue where PDF thumbnails were not removed when deleting the translation
Added proper Block Editor validation for ClassicPress compatibility
Fixed a deprecated notice that was logged when using PHP 8.1.23
Fixed a minor usability issue on the WPML setup notice on the ACF screen

4.7.0

Fixed a performance issue that appeared when there were thousands of jobs to sync.
Fixed an issue with the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE) being forced on older translations created with the Classic Translation Editor (CTE), which caused the Advanced Translation Editor to fail on opening.
Fixed an issue where translated navigation menus did not appear correctly on the front end.
Resolved a global helpers name collision with value().
Fixed an issue where links were not detected as internal links, resulting in improper translation of internal URLs.
Separated language switcher frontend and backend CSS.
Unified JavaScript dependencies.
Fixed an issue where Translate Everything Automatically stalled and caused ERR_CONNECTION_REFUSED.
Resolved loading issues with Language Switcher block CSS on the frontend.
Improved the handling of invalidated downloaded jobs.
Fixed an issue where admin strings were not being added to _icl_admin_option_names.
Added a notice for users when WPML cannot retrieve available languages for auto-translation from the Advanced Translation Editor.
Fixed browser redirection issues with the “Language name as parameter” URL format.
Resolved incorrect pending job statuses in the Translation Management Dashboard.
Disabled THE deactivation of both the flag and language name in the menu language switcher.
Updated the messages that appear when changing the default language of the site.
Fixed an issue where saving translations created in the Classic Translation Editor saved them without converting line breaks to HTML.
Resolved duplicate job batch names when special characters like single quotes were used.
Improved visibility of “Choose a menu” highlight in the language switcher.
Fixed an issue where admins were unable to translate to other languages after adding a custom language on the Edit Languages page.
Updated the “To easily translate Elementor…” message for users of the WPML Blog plan.
Set the “wp_theme” taxonomy default to “Do Not Translate”.
Added the Translate Everything Automatically setting to debug info.
Fixed an issue with translating the dropdown placeholder text.
Resolved a WordPress database error when automatic translation was disabled for all CPTs.
Fixed an issue where the page status was not synchronized properly when translated from the page editor.
Resolved a PHP 8.1.x deprecated warning for rtrim.
Fixed the PHP Notice: “Trying to access array offset on value of type bool”.
Fixed the PHP Notice: “Trying to get property ‘status_id’ of non-object”.
Fixed performance issues when background tasks are running.
Fixed an issue with “Copy from original language” option not working with Encoded URLs.
Fixed a minor issue with saving when adding a new language.
Fixed an issue with posts marked as “Needs update” that were translated using CTE editor when Translate Everything Automatically was activated.
Fixed issues with the mechanism that fixes links in translations.
Added backward compatibility for all WordPress versions supported by WPML.
Added support for WordPress 6.7.
Fixed caching issues after updating WPML from previous beta version.
Fixed an issue with the hierarchical post filter on the Translation Dashboard displaying unrelated posts.
Added lazy loading for parent post filter on the Translation Dashboard.
Fixed a fatal error that occurred with PHP 8 resulting in corrupted Automatic translation jobs.
Updated translations for the WPML plugin interface.

4.6.15

We just released WPML 4.6.15 to address a critical compatibility issue with Elementor 3.26 which is scheduled to be released on December 16th.
If you update Elementor to version 3.26 before updating WPML to 4.6.15, your site will encounter a fatal PHP error and experience severe issues:
Elementor editor crashes – making it impossible to edit pages
Frontend errors on pages with a language switcher, showing “Critical error on this website.”
This issue occurs for both the free and premium versions of Elementor and is caused by a deprecated class that Elementor is removing from its code.
How to Keep Your Site Running SmoothlyTo ensure smooth operation of your site, follow these steps:
Update WPML to version 4.6.15 first
Then, update Elementor to version 3.26

4.6.14

tab for WordPress 6.7.
Prevented plugin translations from loading before the WordPress hook, which causes warnings to display on the front end and backend.
Rearranged translations that were loaded before the init hook, which were no longer correctly populated after WordPress 6.7, causing some strings in the WPML plugin to display in English.
Fixed a compatibility issue in WordPress 6.7 where translated taxonomies were not assigned to translated custom post types (CPTs) in the WordPress Editor after updating to WordPress 6.7.
Fixed an issue where the GUI was not displaying in the correct language in WordPress 6.7.
: Fixed caching issues introduced in Elementor 3.23.

4.6.13

Fixed a PHP warning: preg_match(): Unknown modifier.
Resolved PHP 8.2 deprecation notices related to the WPML language switcher.
Implemented a security fix for a server-side template injection vulnerability.

4.6.12

Added PHP 8.3 compatibility
Fixed various deprecated notices with PHP 8.x

4.6.11

page for large sites.

4.6.10

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[Gutenberg] Fixed the translation of the block when the summary is multiline
[Elementor] Added support for translating shortcode types within dynamic content
[Elementor] Added support for dynamic links to internal posts in and widgets
[Divi] Fixed a “PHP Warning: preg_replace(): Compilation failed: regular expression is too large” blocking the application of translations
[Cornerstone] Fixed an issue where translations completed in the Advanced Translation Editor were no longer visible on the frontend
[Cornerstone] Fixed an issue in Media Translation that caused content in a secondary language to be overwritten

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Type:

Plugin

Name:

WPML Multilingual CMS

Version:

4.7.3

Last updated:

Apr 18, 2025

License:

GPL v3

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Categories:

Localization and Translation

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