WPML 4.7 Release Candidate – Getting Ready for Production!

The WPML 4.7 Release Candidate is now officially available for download, with the production release arriving in early February.

If you’re starting a new site, we recommend switching to this Release Candidate. It’s packed with exciting new features, giving you the opportunity to get familiar with the updates before the official launch in a couple of weeks.

What’s New in WPML 4.7

For a quick walkthrough, watch new features in action:

New Translation Dashboard

The redesigned Translation Dashboard is now your one-stop page for translating your entire site. Each content type has its own dedicated section, allowing you to easily search for the items you need to translate.

Simply select the items, choose your translation method, and send them for translation—all without the hassle of using the Translation Basket.

Simplified Translation of Texts (Strings) From Themes and Plugins

The new Other texts (Strings) section in the Translation Dashboard makes it easy to translate plugin and theme texts.

WPML automatically detects the strings you need when you browse your site in a secondary language and displays them under the Frontend (viewed) filter. From there, you can quickly send the relevant texts for translation.

Enhanced Advanced Translation Editor

WPML 4.7 introduces updates to the Advanced Translation Editor for a more user-friendly experience:

• Smarter Segmentation – Translate entire paragraphs as single segments instead of splitting them into sentences
• Grouped Content - Content is displayed just like in the WordPress editor, with the same order, names, and labels for easy identification.

Compatibility Plugins

To fully harness the power of improvements, you should use the Release Candidate versions of all major compatibility add-on plugins your site is using:

• WPML Multilingual & Multicurrency for WooCommerce 5.4.0-rc.1
• ACF Multilingual 2.1.5-rc.1
• WPML SEO 2.1.1-rc.1
• Contact Form 7 Multilingual 1.3.2 production release

Make sure to use WPML 4.7 Release Candidate with these versions for the complete experience. 

Coming Soon: Glossary Retranslation

The production version of WPML 4.7 will introduce Glossary Retranslation. 

When you update your glossary, WPML will automatically retranslate all content impacted by the changes. All you need to do is push a button, and WPML handles the rest. No more manually tracking updates or worrying about overlooked pages or posts.

At launch, Glossary Retranslation will temporarily be free, with usage restrictions to prevent overloading the system. In a few weeks, we will introduce a minimal fee to cover system costs, and at that time, we will also lift usage restrictions.

Better Than Human Translation is Coming Too!

We’re in the final stages of testing Better Than Human Translation, WPML’s proprietary AI-powered technology that redefines translation quality. Together with WPML’s AI translation engine, it will provide translations so accurate that you won’t even need to review them. 

Stay tuned for a dedicated announcement on this groundbreaking feature in the coming weeks.

How to Install WPML 4.7 Release Candidate

Installing WPML 4.7 Release Candidate on your site requires only a few simple steps:

1. Go to your test site running the latest production version of WPML.
2. Navigate to the Plugins page, click the Add New button, and then open the Commercial tab.
3. Use the Update channel dropdown to select Beta, then click the Switch button in the dialog that appears.
4. Install the Release Candidate version of WPML and any add-on plugins you’re using on this site.

With these steps, you can start exploring WPML 4.7 Release Candidate and its new capabilities today.

Share Your Feedback

As we approach the production release of WPML 4.7, we’d love to hear your thoughts. This is your chance to influence the final product and ensure it works perfectly for your needs.

Leave us a comment, and we’ll be happy to respond.