February 12, 2025 — WPML, the leading WordPress multilingual plugin, has launched version 4.7, addressing key challenges in website translation. With a fully revamped Translation Dashboard and automated detection of untranslated text, WPML 4.7 helps users translate their websites faster and more efficiently, reducing time spent on manual tasks.

A Smarter Way to Manage Translations

The newly updated Translation Dashboard centralizes all translation tasks on one screen. From this interface, users can send posts, pages, products, and forms for translation, check word counts, and monitor progress in real time.

“WPML 4.7 is built to reduce time spent on common translation tasks,” said Dario Jazbec Hrvatin, WPML Content Manager. “We’ve simplified the process to help users translate content with ease and without sacrificing accuracy.”

Automated Detection of Untranslated Strings

WPML 4.7 automatically detects untranslated text from themes and plugins as users browse their site in another language. These strings are then listed in the Translation Dashboard, where users can send them for translation without needing to search manually.

Enhanced Advanced Translation Editor

The improved Advanced Translation Editor provides better context for translating large or complex content:

• Smarter segmentation: WPML groups related paragraphs instead of splitting content into individual sentences, making translations smoother and more natural.
• Familiar layout: Content appears grouped and in the same order as it does in WordPress, making it easier to translate structured pages, forms, and SEO fields.

Glossary Retranslate for Consistent Translations

WPML 4.7 introduces the Glossary Retranslate feature, which automatically updates related translations across the site when glossary terms are added or modified. This ensures consistent terminology without requiring users to manually recheck or update existing translations.

Improved Compatibility with Popular Plugins

WPML 4.7 is fully compatible with major WordPress plugins, including WooCommerce, ACF, and form plugins. Updates to key WPML add-ons have been released alongside this version to ensure full compatibility. Users are encouraged to update their WPML add-ons to take advantage of the new features.

How to Access the Latest WPML 4.7 Update

WPML 4.7 was officially released on February 10, 2025, and is available now. Users can update immediately by going to Plugins → Add New Plugin → Commercial tab in their WordPress admin panel. For those waiting for automatic updates, the new version will gradually become available as part of WPML’s staged rollout process.

About WPML:

Since 2007, WPML has been helping WordPress users create multilingual websites. Originally launched as a translation service, WPML has grown into the market-leading multilingual plugin, powering over 1 million websites. WPML supports translations in 65+ languages and offers flexible options, including automatic translation, to meet a variety of needs.