Translate WP Mobile Menu using Loco Translate

168July 4, 2023

WP Mobile Menu is a popular WordPress plugin that provides a mobile-friendly menu for your website. If you want to translate the text strings in WP Mobile Menu into another language, you can use the Loco Translate plugin. Loco Translate is a powerful translation plugin that allows you to easily translate the strings in your WordPress plugins and themes.

In this documentation, we will guide you through the steps to translate WP Mobile Menu using Loco Translate.

Prerequisites:

  • WordPress website with WP Mobile Menu plugin installed and activated.
  • Loco Translate plugin installed and activated.

Step 1: Install and Activate Loco Translate Plugin

  1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
  2. Go to “Plugins” and click on “Add New.”
  3. Search for “Loco Translate.”
  4. Click “Install Now” next to the Loco Translate plugin.
  5. After installation, click “Activate” to activate the plugin.

Step 2: Create a Translation Template

  1. In the WordPress admin dashboard, go to “Loco Translate” in the left menu.
  2. Click on “Plugins.”
  3. Locate “WP Mobile Menu” in the list of plugins and click on it.
  4. If a translation template for your language already exists, skip to Step 3. Otherwise, click “New Language” to create a new template.
  5. Select your language from the dropdown menu and click “Start Translating.”

Step 3: Translate WP Mobile Menu Strings

  1. On the translation page, you will see a list of strings and their translations.
  2. To translate a string, click on it and enter the translated text in the “Translation” box.
  3. Repeat this process for all the strings you want to translate.
  4. Loco Translate automatically saves your translations as you work.

Step 4: Verify and Deploy Translations

  1. Once you have finished translating the strings, click “Save” to save your changes.
  2. To ensure that your translations are used, go to the “Overview” tab.
  3. Under “Source Text” column, you should see the percentage of translated strings.
  4. If the translation is complete, click the “Sync” button to generate the translation files.
  5. Loco Translate will create .mo and .po files in the appropriate language folder.
  6. Your translations should now be active on your website.

Step 5: Test and Update Translations

  1. Visit your website and navigate to the mobile menu to see the translated strings.
  2. If you notice any issues or want to update your translations later, revisit the Loco Translate plugin.
  3. Select “Plugins” and locate “WP Mobile Menu” in the list.
  4. Click on it to access the translation editor and make the necessary changes.
  5. Remember to save your changes and synchronize the translations.

Conclusion: With Loco Translate, you can easily translate WP Mobile Menu strings into your desired language. This documentation has provided you with step-by-step instructions to install Loco Translate, create a translation template, translate the strings, and deploy the translations on your website. Follow these steps to make your WP Mobile Menu accessible to users in different languages.

Translate WP Mobile Menu