WPML 5.0 Beta – A Redesigned Experience and Smarter Automatic Translation
WPML 5.0 is the biggest update we’ve shipped in years.
WordPress 6.6 moves away from PHP 7, embracing the faster and more efficient PHP 8+. This release of WPML ensures full compatibility with the latest WordPress and PHP versions.
WordPress 6.6 Changes Support for PHP Versions
WordPress 6.6, scheduled for release on July 16, brings numerous enhancements to the Block Editor, plus a host of other improvements.
Notably, it changes the recommended PHP version to 7.4 or later, dropping support for PHP 7.0 and 7.1.
WPML 4.6.12 adds support for PHP 8.3 and enhances the overall experience with PHP 8.x.
Get Ready for Better Than Human Translations!
We’re excited to introduce two major upcoming features, which will work together to deliver automatic translation that’s often better than human translation:
- WPML AI is our new translation engine. It uses LLM technology to deliver contextual and native translation.
- Maiya will make sure that WPML understands precisely what your text means and that we translate it correctly.
How to Update
As usual, we’re releasing WPML 4.6.12 and String Translation 3.2.13 gradually. As this is not a critical update, we recommend waiting until the updates reach your site.
If you prefer to update immediately, go to Plugins → Add New, click the Commercial tab, and hit the Check for updates button.
Missing the WPML update in your WordPress admin? Learn more about our gradual rollout process.
Share Your Thoughts
With WordPress updates, PHP support changes, and exciting new WPML features on the horizon, we’d love to hear your feedback in the comments below!
