Do you want to use WordPress in other languages? WordPress is fully translated into over 65 languages and can be used in your native language. In this tutorial, we'll show you how to install WordPress in other languages.
Getting started with WordPress in other languages
In order to Create a blog, the first thing you will need is to get a accommodation WordPress.
We recommend that you use Bluehost. It is one of the suppliers ofaccommodation Most recommended WordPress, but you can also choose “ OVH " or " 1and1 ».
The next step is to install WordPress. We have several tutorials that will show you how to install WordPress.
Choosing a language during WordPress installation
WordPress 4.0 offers internationalization. Now users can choose a language for their WordPress site during installation.
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This is especially useful if you want the installation information to be in your language. However, if you did not select the language during the WordPress installation process, you can change it at any time in the WordPress settings.
Change language on WordPress
WordPress makes it easy to change the language on your site. You just have to access " Settings> General In your WordPress dashboard, and scroll to the bottom of the page. There you will see the option to select the site language.
While WordPress has translations for more than 162 languages, you will only see 62 languages available.
If you do not see your language in the list, it does not mean that it is not available and can not be used.
We will show you how to manually install language packs on WordPress.
Manual installation of translations for WordPress
WordPress uses a "gettext" system for translations (localization and internationalization). Volunteer users around the world use a main “.pot” file to translate WordPress into their languages. This results in two files for each language. Portable file in ".po" format, and the portable file ".mo". You will need a .mo file for your language.
Go to the WordPress Translation Teams page to see if there is a WordPress translation available for your language.
Next, click on the percentage value to see the status of the translation progress in your language, then click on the current version of WordPress.
You will now join GlotPress Which is a web application used by the WordPress team to manage and translate WordPress projects.
Once there, you need to scroll down the page until you see the export section. From the drop-down list, select "Message Catalog Machine Object (.mo)" then click on the export link.
Repeat the process above and select " Portable Catalog subject of the message (.po) », Then click on the export link.
After downloading and unzipping the language pack on your computer, you will need to connect to your website using an FTP client. Once logged in, upload the language files to the “/ wp-content / languages” folder.
Once you are done uploading the files, return to the WordPress admin area. Go to "Settings> General", and scroll down to the site language option. You can now select the language you just downloaded, as it will appear under the installed languages.
That's all to translate your WordPress blog in your language. Feel free to share this tutorial with your friends.
