Description
Do you need a simple way to add Google Translate to your WordPress site? If WordPress security restrictions prevent you from embedding translation scripts, this plugin is the solution.
The Ls Gtrans Widget adds a select box to your sidebar, allowing visitors to translate the current page into over 25 European languages using Google Translate. Once a user selects a language, the translation opens in a new tab at Google Translate. The original language is auto-detected.
Key Features:
- Over 25 European languages supported.
- Multisite ready.
- No coding required—just drag and drop the widget to your sidebar.
Screenshots
Widget settings screen: Configure the widget title in the WordPress admin. 
Widget in frontend: The select box displayed on a website sidebar.
Installation
- Upload the
ls_gtrans_widgetfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory, or install it directly via the WordPress plugin repository. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Go to your Widgets page (
Appearance > Widgets) and drag the Translation in Google widget to your desired sidebar or widget area. - Customize the widget title if needed, and you’re done!
FAQ
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Can I use this plugin on a multisite installation?
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Yes, the plugin is multisite compatible.
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Does the plugin work with non-European languages?
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This version supports over 25 European languages. For other languages, modifications to the code may be required.
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Is it compatible with the latest versions of WordPress and PHP?
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Yes, the plugin is tested up to WordPress 6.1.1 and PHP 8.1+.
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Contributors & Developers
“Ls Gtrans Widget” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
Contributors
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Changelog
2.1
- WordPress 6.7.1 compatibility check
2.0.1
- Replaced a deprecated function for improved compatibility.
2.0
- Verified compatibility with WordPress 6.1.1 and PHP 8.1+.
- Improved code to align with WordPress coding standards.
1.2
- Added compatibility check for WordPress 4.9.
1.1
- Replaced the deprecated
$this->WP_Widgetcall. - Fixed typos in code and descriptions.
1.0
- Initial release.