=== LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate ===
Contributors: narinder-singh, satindersingh, coolplugins
Donate link: https://paypal.me/CoolPlugins/10USD/
Tags:ai translation, google translate, translate, chatgpt, multilingual
Requires at least:5.0
Tested up to: 6.8.2
Requires PHP: 7.2
Loco Translate Tested Up to: 2.8.2
Stable tag: 2.5
License: GPLv2 or later
License URI: http://www.gnu.org/licenses/gpl-2.0.html

LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate is a powerful tool for developers looking to quickly translate their WordPress plugins and themes.

== Description ==

### LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate

 The **LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate** is a powerful tool for website owners and developers looking to quickly **translate** their WordPress **plugins and themes**.

The plugin integrates with the **Loco Translate** plugin to provide a seamless experience for users. The addon uses **machine translation** to **automatically translate** the plugin and theme strings into the desired language, **saving time and effort** for website owners who need to quickly translate their content into multiple languages.

[How It Works ⇗](https://locoaddon.com/how-it-works/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=how_it_works) | [Buy Pro ⇗](https://locoaddon.com/pricing/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=buy_pro)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_1RbSVgnOc


Install this plugin along with the famous **[Loco Translate](https://wordpress.org/plugins/loco-translate/)** plugin (**1 million+ Active Installations**) and automatically machine translates any WordPress plugin or theme translation files into any language.

The LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate is a must-have tool for anyone looking for a seamless, efficient, and high-quality solution to translate their WordPress plugins and themes.

### 🤖 No Translate API Required! + Unlimited Translations!

* Yes, it's true, there is no requirement to use any paid translate API key to use this addon for automatic translations, just install it and translate unlimited characters with one click.
* Free version of this addon supports **[Yandex Page Translate Widget]**. By using this translate widget you can unlimitedly translate any plugin or theme translatable plain text strings.
* Pro version provides support for the Google Translate widget, DeepL Doc Translator, and AI translation resources like ChatGPT, Gemini AI, Chrome's built-in AI. You can also use them unlimited times without any paid API key. DeepL Translate provides a limited number of free doc translations daily. It is better than Google, Yandex, or any other machine translation service provider  - **[read a review by TechCrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2017/08/29/deepl-schools-other-online-translators-with-clever-machine-learning/)**

### ⚡ Loco Addon Features

* One-click translate any plugin or theme for all translatable strings. It will only translate plain text strings means if a string will contain HTML or a special character then it will be skipped from automatic translations.
* You can automatically translate **unlimited characters** free of cost without any paid API key. You just need to install this addon and click on the translate button to translate any plugin or theme strings.
* After auto translations, you can manually edit any machine-translated string inside Loco's built-in editor.

> “If you spend too much time thinking about a thing, you'll never get it done. Stop wasting time, complete work smartly & quickly!”

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAs6S1hKb-gN5GZXpkUiunuPvJfb6UKV7

The LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate now includes powerful AI translation options: **ChatGPT, Gemini AI, and Chrome Built-in AI**. These integrations provide advanced, high-quality AI translations for your WordPress plugins and themes, using the latest AI technology.


**Key Benefits**

* **Chrome AI Translation:** We have added the feature to translate plugins or themes using Chrome's built-in AI. This feature enables real-time AI translations directly within the browser, without any paid API services. This means you can easily translate your website content without additional setup, saving time and costs.
* **ChatGPT Translation:** ChatGPT brings conversational AI capabilities to your translation needs. It understands context better and provides more accurate translations, especially for complex phrases and sentences. This ensures your translated content is both natural and coherent.

* **Gemini AI Translation:** Gemini AI offers state-of-the-art translation quality, known for its accuracy and fluency. It uses deep learning algorithms to deliver AI translations that are not only accurate but also contextually relevant, making it ideal for professional-grade translation tasks

* **Enhanced Accuracy:** Both ChatGPT and Gemini provide translations with improved accuracy and context understanding.
* **Natural Language:** The AI models generate translations that sound natural and human-like.
* **Time-Saving:** Automate your translation process with high efficiency and reliability.

### 🌟 FREE v/s Premium Addon Comparison

**Free License**

* ✅ **Yandex Translate Widget Support:** Available
* ✅ **Unlimited Free Translations:** Available (Only via Yandex)
* ✅ **API Key Required:** Not Required (Yandex Widget Support)
* ❌ **Google Translate Widget Support:** Not Available
* ❌ **DeepL Doc Translator Support:** Not Available
* ❌ **Premium Support:** Not Available
* ❌ **ChatGPT Translation Support:** Not Available
* ❌ **Gemini Translation Support:** Not Available

**Premium License**

* ✅ **Chrome Built-in AI Translation Support:** Available
* ✅ **ChatGPT Translation Support:** Available
* ✅ **Gemini Translation Support:** Available
* ✅ **Google Translate Widget Support:** Available
* ✅ **Unlimited Free Translations:** Available
* ✅ **API Key Required:** Not Required
(Chrome Built-in AI, Yandex, Google & DeepL Support)
* ✅ **DeepL Doc Translator Support:** Available
(Limited free docs translations/day or purchase DeepL Pro)

* ✅ **Premium Support:** [Quick Support](https://coolplugins.net/support)
(**Support time:- 24-48 hours**)
* **Premium License:** [Buy Now 🛒](https://locoaddon.com/pricing/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=get_pro&utm_content=buy_now)

> DeepL Doc Translator provides a limited number of free docs translations per day, you can purchase their pro license to increase this limit.

> “Many people make the mistake of saving money by wasting time.”


In addition to its efficiency and ease of use, the Automatic Translate Addon also provides high-quality translations. Machine translation technology is constantly improving and is able to provide accurate translations for the most common use cases. This makes it a reliable solution for website owners who need to translate their content quickly, without sacrificing quality.

**❗ Important Notice:**  This addon only provides settings to use third-party auto-translation widgets and services(Yandex, Google, DeepL, Gemini, etc.), it does not provide any translation service. So we don’t guarantee 100% correctness, please check all translated text carefully before making it live on your production site. If any auto-translate provider stops providing auto-translation widgets or services in the future, in that case, the plugin will not support that translation provider.

> **Important Notice:-** This plugin works as an auto-translate addon for the Loco Translate official plugin latest version(2.4.4 or higher).


[AutoPoly - AI Translation For Polylang](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translations-for-polylang/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=atfp_get_pro&utm_content=check_out)  is a powerful addon that streamlines the process of translating WordPress content. By automatically copying and translating posts, including titles, content, images, and meta fields, this plugin helps you efficiently manage multilingual websites. Compatible with Gutenberg and popular third-party blocks, it preserves all styles and formats, ensuring a consistent look across languages.

[Check out](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translations-for-polylang/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=atfp_get_pro&utm_content=check_out)

Check out our [AI Translation For TranslatePress](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translate-addon-for-translatepress-pro/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=tpa_get_pro&utm_content=check_out) helps you to translate entire page content with one click. You don’t need to translate page content manually one by one.

[Check out](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translate-addon-for-translatepress-pro/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=tpa_get_pro&utm_content=check_out)


### ✍ Special THANKS!

Special thanks to famous **[Loco Translate](https://wordpress.org/plugins/loco-translate/)** plugin author **Tim Whitlock** for creating an awesome plugin for translations and also thanks to Yandex for providing a translate widget for websites.

All automatic translations will be machine translations, powered by third-party auto-translate providers(Google, Yandex, DeepL, Gemini, ChatGPT or Chrome built-in AI), so we don’t guarantee 100% correctness, please check all translated text carefully before making it live on your production site.


### 🌴 Important Links & Information

* [Yandex Translate Terms](https://yandex.com/legal/translate_termsofuse/)
* [Yandex Privacy Policy](https://yandex.com/legal/confidential/)
* [Google Translate Data Usage Policy](https://cloud.google.com/translate/data-usage)
* [DeepL Privacy Policy](https://www.deepl.com/en/privacy/)
* **DeepL Translate Supports 24 languages**:- English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Italian, Dutch, Polish, Russian, Japanese, Chinese (simplified), Italian, bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Greek, hungarian, Slovak, Swedish, Norwegian Bokmål, Korean, Turkish & Ukrainian
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== Installation ==

1. Install **LocoAI - Auto Translate For Loco Translate** from the WordPress.org repository or by uploading a plugin-zip unzipped folder to the **/wp-content/plugins** directory. You must also install **[Loco Translate](https://wordpress.org/plugins/loco-translate/)** free plugins if you want to use this addon.

2. Activate the plugin through **Plugins >> Installed Plugin** menu in WordPress

4. Now edit any plugin or theme language file using the Loco build-in editor, you will find an auto translator button at the top to quickly translate all translatable strings with one click using Yandex Translate Widget.

5. If you want to use Google Translate Widget, DeepL Doc Translator, ChatGPT or Gemini for translation then you need to purchase [premium license key](https://locoaddon.com/addon/loco-automatic-translate-premium-license-key/). The pro version also provides better translations using DeepL, Google and AI's advanced machine translation technology.

== Frequently Asked Questions ==

= Can this plugin automatically translate page content ❔ =
 No, this plugin only translates plugins and themes strings automatically. To translate page content automatically, you can try the 
[AI Translation For TranslatePress](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translate-addon-for-translatepress-pro/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=tpa_get_pro&utm_content=faq)
Or
[AutoPoly - AI Translation For Polylang](https://coolplugins.net/product/automatic-translations-for-polylang/?utm_source=atlt_plugin&utm_medium=readme&utm_campaign=atfp_get_pro&utm_content=faq)

= How it works❔ =
This plugin works as an add-on for **Loco Translate** official plugin. First, you need to install and activate the free version of "Loco Translate" then install this addon and use one-click machine translations (supported by Yandex Translate Widget).

= Are you using any language translation API❔ =

No, there is no requirement for any paid translate API key to use this plugin free or pro version. It uses free page translation widgets and services for unlimited automatic translations. But to use Gemini for translation get free API key.
Free license users can use **[Yandex Translate Widget] but if you are using a premium license then you can also use Google Chrome AI, Google Translate Widget, DeepL Doc Translator, ChatGPT, and Gemini**.
[get free API key](https://ai.google.dev/gemini-api/docs/api-key)


= Is there any translation limit❔ =
There is no limit. Yes, you can translate unlimited characters without any paid API key.

**Free license** users can translate unlimited characters only via the Yandex Page Translate Widget.

**Premium license** Premium users can use Google, DeepL, ChatGPT, Chrome built-in AI, and Gemini AI for translations, with no character limits! Plus, priority support ensures you get help fast if you need it.


> This addon only provides an interface to use third-party translation widgets and services, it does not provide any translation service. Any auto-translate provider can stop providing free translation widgets or services anytime in the future, in that case, the plugin will not support that auto-translate provider.

= What are the benefits of using ChatGPT for translations?❔ =
ChatGPT excels in understanding context and generating natural-sounding translations. It's particularly good at handling complex phrases and maintaining the intended tone and meaning of the original text.

= How does Gemini AI improve translation quality?❔ =
Gemini AI uses advanced deep learning techniques to provide translations that are highly accurate and contextually appropriate. It ensures that the translated text is fluent and professional.

= Do I need any API key to use Gemini AI translations?❔ =

Yes, to access Gemini AI translations, you will need to obtain Free API keys and this key can be entered in the plugin settings.

= Do I need any API key to use ChatGPT translations?❔ =
 No, you can use ChatGPT translations for free by visiting the [ChatGPT website](https://chatgpt.com/).

= How can this addon make my translations easier?
With one-click machine translations, this addon allows you to quickly and efficiently translate your plugins and themes, saving time and effort on multilingual projects!

= Will I get accurate translations?
Yes! With ChatGPT and Gemini AI in the premium version, translations are contextually accurate and natural, ideal for professional-grade results.

= What makes the premium version worth it?
Premium users can use Google Chrome AI ,Google, DeepL, ChatGPT, and Gemini AI for translations, with no character limits! Plus, priority support ensures you get help fast if you need it.

= Can I edit translations easily?
Absolutely! You can refine any translated strings in Loco Translate’s editor, allowing you to perfect your content’s tone and accuracy.

= Do I need to worry about translation limits?
No limits here! Free users can translate unlimited characters with Yandex, while premium users enjoy the same freedom with additional high-quality translation options.

= Is any technical setup required?
Not at all! Just install the addon alongside Loco Translate, and you’re ready to start translating. No API keys required for free users!

= Will my content’s original style and meaning be preserved?
Yes, both ChatGPT and Gemini AI are designed to maintain the original tone and meaning, resulting in natural, coherent translations that match your content perfectly.

= Can I rely on these translations for professional use?
Definitely! The advanced AI in ChatGPT and Gemini AI ensures that your translations are accurate and polished, ideal for professional multilingual sites.

= How can I report security bugs? =

You can report security bugs through the Patchstack Vulnerability Disclosure Program. The Patchstack team help validate, triage and handle any security vulnerabilities. [Report a security vulnerability.](https://patchstack.com/database/vdp/automatic-translator-addon-for-loco-translate)

== Screenshots ==

1. Automatic Translate (No paid API Required)
2. Translate Using Yandex Translate Widget
3. Free License v/s Premium License

== Changelog ==

= 2.5 - 21/07/2025 =
* **Added:** Redesigned and enhanced the **Translator Popup** for better usability and appearance.
* **Improved:** Updated the plugin name for improved clarity and branding.
* **Fixed:** Addressed minor bugs and issues.
* **Tested:** Compatible with WordPress 6.8.2.

= 2.4.11 - 20/06/2025 =
* **New:** Added a **Preview button**.
* **Improved:** Minor code improvements for better performance.

= 2.4.10 - 02/06/2025 =
* **New:** Introduced a **user opt-in option** within the plugin.
* **Improved:** Added support for **additional languages** in Yandex Translators.

= 2.4.9 - 16/04/2025 =
* **Updated:** Redesigned the **review notice logo** for improved branding.
* **Updated:** Refreshed the **Open AI video link**.
* **Fixed:** Resolved a **compatibility conflict with the CMC plugin**.
* **Tested:** Verified compatibility up to **WordPress 6.8**.

= 2.4.8 - 31/03/2025 =
* **New:** Launched a **new Dashboard**.
* **Fixed:** General bug fixes.

= 2.4.7 - 27/02/2025 =
* **New:** Implemented a **Review Notice**.
* **Fixed:** Corrected a **popup display issue**.
* **Fixed:** General bug fixes.
* **Improved:** Enhanced the **translator popup**.

= 2.4.6 - 27/01/2025 =
* **Fixed:** Addressed a **string merging issue** with Loco Translate 2.7.
* **Fixed:** Resolved **load textdomain issues**.

= 2.4.5 - 09/10/2024 =
* **Improved:** Updated **UTM content in URLs**.
* **Improved:** Refreshed **Pro features images** and optimized their CSS.
* **Fixed:** Patched **security vulnerabilities**.

= 2.4.4 - 21/08/2024 =
* **Tweaks:** Made **textual adjustments** on the dashboard page and in the readme file.

= 2.4.3 - 22/07/2024 =
* **New:** Added a **Gemini translation button** inside the popup.
* **Tested:** Verified compatibility up to **WordPress 6.6**.

= 2.4.2 - 01/05/2024 =
* **New:** Added support for **Portuguese (Brazil)**.
* **New:** Introduced **CSS for RTL (Right-to-Left) support**.

= 2.4.1 - 07/02/2024 =
* **Fixed:** Minor bug fixes.

= 2.4 - 28/11/2023 =
* **Improved:** Rewrote the **overall JavaScript code**.
* **Improved:** Optimized plugin styles.
* **New:** Added an **AI translation button** inside the popup.
* **Tweaks:** Minor textual changes.
* **Improved:** Overall code improvements.

= 2.3.3 - 18/05/2023 =
* **Tweaks:** Minor textual changes.

= 2.3.2 - 24/03/2023 =
* **Tweaks:** Minor textual changes.
* **Improved:** Tested compatibility up to **WordPress version 6.2**.
* **Fixed:** Minor bug fixes.

= 2.3.1 - 02/05/2022 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved an issue where **scripts were not loading in other languages**.

= 2.3 - 29/04/2022 =
* **Improved:** Overall code improvements.
* **Removed:** No longer requires activation of the free version with PRO.
* **Fixed:** Corrected a bug with **large string translation merging**.

= 2.2.3 - 05/10/2021 =
* **Fixed:** Addressed a **license notice issue**.

= 2.2.2 - 27/04/2021 =
* **Fixed:** Minor ID bug fixes.

= 2.2 - 17/04/2021 =
* **Updated:** Integrated the **new Yandex translation API**.
* **Fixed:** Resolved issues preventing translation with Yandex.
* **Improved:** Tested compatibility up to **WordPress 5.7**.

= 2.1.3 - 11/12/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved **compatibility issues with WordPress 5.6**.
* **Fixed:** Addressed an issue preventing **string saving with WordPress 5.6**.

= 2.1.2 - 21/11/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved **compatibility issues with Loco Translate 2.4.6**.

= 2.1.1 - 27/10/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved **compatibility issues with Loco Translate 2.4.4**.

= 2.1 - 14/10/2020 =
* **New:** Integrated **new auto-translation features**.
* **New:** Added support for the **latest version of Loco Translate**.
* **Fixed:** Resolved **compatibility issues with Loco Translate**.
* **Improved:** Removed extra code for better efficiency.
* **Improved:** Enhanced `custom.js`.

= 2.0.1 - 07/08/2020 =
* **Notice:** Addon is currently compatible only with Loco Translate official plugin version 2.4.0. A new compatible update will be available soon.

= 2.0 - 31/07/2020 =
* **Improved:** Addon is now exclusively compatible with **Loco Translate version 2.4.0**.
* **New:** Introduced the **Yandex Page Translate Widget** (unlimited translations without API).
* **Removed:** API settings panel (plugin can now be used without an API key).
* **Removed:** IBM Watson translator support.
* **Removed:** Older Loco Translate version notices.
* **Removed:** Test API settings.
* **Removed:** All APIs.
* **Improved:** Code improvements for enhanced performance.
* **Updated:** Major JavaScript changes.

= 1.9.1 - 09/07/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Minor notice change.

= 1.9 - 23/06/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved a **"404 not found" bug with IBM translate**.
* **Fixed:** Addressed an issue preventing the **disabling of review notices**.
* **Updated:** Refreshed the **settings panel and translate popup content**.
* **Removed:** HTML string translation support.
* **New:** Added some checks for strings.
* **Improved:** Enhanced the **IBM translation process**.
* **Improved:** Minor JavaScript improvements.

= 1.8 - 12/06/2020 =
* **New:** Added **IBM Watson Translator API support**.
* **Notice:** Included a notice regarding **Yandex Translate API v1 deprecation**.
* **Fixed:** Bug fixes.
* **Improved:** Endpoint updates.
* **Improved:** Code improvements.

= 1.7.5 - 27/05/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Notice bug fixed.
* **Updated:** Minor settings updates.

= 1.7.3 - 15/05/2020 =
* **Updates:** Minor textual changes.

= 1.7.1 - 28/04/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved an issue where **index per request was not working**.
* **Updated:** Updated to a **new logo and all assets**.

= 1.7 - 13/02/2020 =
* **New:** Added **Chinese language support**.
* **New:** Supported **singular and plural string translation**.
* **New:** Added **admin notices**.
* **New:** Added support for major languages.
* **New:** Added **Punjabi, Kannada, Irish, and Malayalam language support** in Microsoft Translator.
* **Fixed:** Corrected **%s and s% space issues after special characters**.
* **Fixed:** Resolved **wrong index updates with multiple strings**.
* **Improved:** Enhanced string translation.
* **Improved:** Overall code improvements.
* **Improved:** Optimized settings panel.
* **Updated:** Textual changes.

= 1.6 - 27/01/2020 =
* **New:** Integrated **Microsoft Translation API support**.
* **New:** Added **plain text translation support for %s, %d placeholders**.
* **New:** Integrated an **API testing button** in the settings panel.
* **New:** Added **error handling messages**.
* **New:** Integrated a **sweet alert popup**.
* **New:** Supported **%s, %d placeholder strings in Google Translate**.
* **New:** Added **Microsoft translation settings**.
* **Improved:** Enhanced review notice and corrected spelling errors.

= 1.5 - 14/01/2020 =
* **New:** Integrated **Google Translation API support**.
* **New:** Integrated a **reset translation strings button**.
* **New:** Integrated **available character limit display** in the translation popup.
* **New:** Added **Google API settings** in the settings panel.
* **New:** Added **Norwegian language support**.
* **Improved:** Enhanced the **translation popup**.
* **Improved:** Code improvements.
* **Improved:** Improved the **deactivation popup**.
* **Improved:** Textual changes.
* **Fixed:** Minor bugs.

= 1.4.1 - 08/01/2020 =
* **Fixed:** Minor JavaScript bug fixes.

= 1.4 - 31/12/2019 =
* **New:** Integrated **HTML string translation feature**.
* **New:** Supported **Norwegian and other missing languages**.
* **New:** Integrated **translation settings popup**.
* **Improved:** Optimized code.
* **Improved:** Updated preloader.
* **Fixed:** Resolved an **unsaved string highlighting issue**.
* **Fixed:** Minor JavaScript issues.
* **Fixed:** Corrected a **wrong character calculation bug**.

= 1.3.2 - 13/12/2019 =
* **New:** Integrated **URL and link filters** in strings.
* **New:** Added string filters.
* **Improved:** JavaScript code.
* **Improved:** Feedback form.
* **Fixed:** Minor issues.

= 1.3 - 03/12/2019 =
* **New:** Integrated **translated character statistics tables**.
* **New:** Extended character limit with premium license key.
* **New:** Integrated namespace.
* **New:** Added "Not interested" button in the review popup.
* **New:** Integrated a premium license key manager.
* **New:** Added **security checks in every request**.
* **New:** Integrated **nonce in AJAX requests**.
* **Improved:** Improved translation issues.
* **Improved:** Overall code improvements.
* **Improved:** Added new screenshots.
* **Fixed:** Minor translation issues.
* **Fixed:** Minor JavaScript errors.
* **Fixed:** Compatibility issues with **WordPress 5.3**.

= 1.2.1 - 13/09/2019 =
* **Fixed:** Instant review popup notification bug fixed.

= 1.2 - 02/09/2019 =
* **Fixed:** Resolved **mismatch translation strings in Turkish**.
* **Fixed:** Minor JavaScript issues.
* **Improved:** Minor textual changes.
* **New:** Added **feedback on plugin deactivation**.

= 1.1 - 31/08/2019 =
* **New:** Integrated an **automatic translation progress bar popup**.
* **New:** Added **batch translation of all untranslated words** in a single click.
* **Fixed:** Resolved issues with **HTML translation**.
* **Fixed:** Minor JavaScript issues.

= 1.0.2 - 08/07/2019 =
* **Fixed:** Translation issues with the **Chinese language**.

= 1.0 - 08/06/2019 =
* **New:** Initial plugin release.

 == Upgrade Notice ==
