Building a multilingual website is no longer optional for many businesses. Whether you’re targeting international markets, operating in multilingual regions, or running a global brand, your website must handle languages cleanly and efficiently. Polylang is one of the most established solutions for creating multilingual websites with WordPress.
What Is Polylang?
Polylang is a WordPress plugin that enables you to manage multiple languages by assigning a language to every post, page, custom post type, taxonomy, and menu. Unlike automatic translation tools, Polylang focuses on manual, editor-controlled translations, giving you full control over wording, structure, and SEO.
How Polylang Works
- Each post or page is assigned a language
- Translations are linked but stored as separate entries
- Language switchers can be added to menus or widgets
- URLs can be structured by language directories or domains
Key Features
- Unlimited languages
- Support for custom post types and taxonomies
- SEO-friendly URLs with hreflang support
- WooCommerce support via Polylang Pro
Real-World WordPress Projects Using Polylang
I use Polylang in professional WordPress projects where multilingual structure, maintainability, and SEO matter. Examples include Tamino Travel, a multilingual WordPress + WooCommerce website, the Weissmann corporate website, and the KI 3 District Platform, which combines Polylang with custom WordPress development and print-on-demand functionality.
Conclusion
Polylang is a mature, lightweight, and flexible solution for building multilingual WordPress websites. It stays close to WordPress core concepts while supporting professional, scalable setups.
