Does Webflow have a built-in function to easily translate an entire site into another language with a single button click, or would I need to use an additional WordPress plugin for that?

Published on
September 22, 2023

Webflow does not have a built-in function to easily translate an entire site into another language with a single button click. However, there are a few methods you can use to achieve this functionality:

  1. Use Webflow's native multi-language feature: Webflow allows you to build a multi-language site using its CMS and Collection functionality. By creating separate collections for each language, you can easily manage and display content in multiple languages. Each collection can have its own fields for different languages, allowing you to store and display translated content for each language.

  2. Integrate with a translation management system: If you prefer to use an external tool for translation, you can integrate Webflow with a translation management system (TMS) such as Lokalise, Phrase, or Weglot. These tools offer features like automatic content extraction, translation workflows, and on-page language toggles. By simply adding a few lines of code to your Webflow site, you can link it to the TMS and have your content automatically translated and synchronized with the different languages.

  3. Use a third-party translation plugin: If you're using Webflow with WordPress, you can leverage WordPress plugins like WPML (WordPress Multilingual) or Polylang to add multi-language functionality to your site. These plugins provide an easy way to manage translations and display content in different languages. You would need to export your Webflow site as HTML/CSS and integrate it into WordPress to make use of these plugins.

While Webflow itself does not have a one-click translation feature, the above methods allow you to translate your site into multiple languages effectively. It's important to consider your content's complexity, budget, and scalability when deciding which method to use.

Additional Questions:

  1. How can I make my Webflow site multilingual?
  2. Are there any translation management systems that integrate well with Webflow?
  3. What are the best WordPress plugins for translating a Webflow site?