Langbly for TranslatePress
Context-aware automatic translations for TranslatePress. A drop-in Google Translate replacement that's 4x cheaper with better quality.
Use with caution
Langbly for TranslatePress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
- Tested with the latest WordPress (7.1)
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
- Very few reviews so far
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Daily downloads
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Rankings
Where Langbly for TranslatePress stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| AI | >100 |
| machine translation | >100 |
| multilingual | >100 |
| TranslatePress | #92 |
| translation | >100 |
About Langbly for TranslatePress
From the official readme · v1.0.3Description
Langbly for TranslatePress adds Langbly as a machine translation engine in TranslatePress. Automatically translate your entire WordPress site with context-aware translations that understand tone and locale conventions.
Why Langbly?
- 4x cheaper than Google Translate ($5/1M characters vs $20/1M)
- Better quality context-aware translations that understand idioms and tone
- Locale formatting with automatic decimal, date, and currency formatting per language
- Free tier with 500K characters to get started, no credit card required
- Same API format as Google Translate v2, proven and reliable
How It Works
- Install and activate this plugin alongside TranslatePress
- Go to Settings > TranslatePress > Automatic Translation
- Select “Langbly” as your translation engine
- Enter your API key
- Enable automatic translation. Done!
TranslatePress will automatically translate new pages and content using Langbly when visitors browse your site in a different language.
Supported Languages
Langbly supports all major languages including English, Dutch, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Russian, and many more. Especially strong for Dutch, German, and French translations.
External Services
This plugin connects to the Langbly translation API to provide machine translations within TranslatePress.
What it does: When automatic translation is enabled with Langbly selected as the engine, the plugin sends page content and the target language to the Langbly API and receives translated text back.
What data is sent: The source strings being translated, the source language code, the target language code, and your API key (for authentication). Data is sent only when TranslatePress triggers an automatic translation.
Service provider: Langbly (langbly.com)
Installation
- Install TranslatePress if not already installed.
- Upload the
langbly-for-translatepressfolder to/wp-content/plugins/. - Activate the plugin from the WordPress admin.
- Go to Settings > TranslatePress > Automatic Translation.
- Set “Enable Automatic Translation” to Yes.
- Select Langbly as the translation engine.
- Enter your Langbly API key.
- Save settings.
Getting an API Key
- Sign up for free at langbly.com/signup
- Go to your dashboard and create an API key
- Paste the key into the TranslatePress settings
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost?
Langbly offers a permanent free tier with 500,000 characters per month. Above that, you pay $5 per million characters with no base fee or credit card required to start. See langbly.com/pricing for details.
Which languages are supported?
All standard ISO 639-1 languages are supported. Langbly is especially strong for European languages like Dutch, German, and French.
How does it compare to Google Translate?
Langbly uses the same API format as Google Translate v2 but provides better, context-aware translations at 4x lower cost. The integration works identically. Just select Langbly instead of Google Translate in the settings.
Does it work with the free version of TranslatePress?
Yes! This plugin works with both the free and premium versions of TranslatePress.
Where do I find my API key?
Sign up at langbly.com/signup and go to your dashboard to create an API key. The free tier includes 500K characters, no credit card required.
Can I switch from Google Translate?
Absolutely. Just change the translation engine in TranslatePress settings from Google Translate to Langbly and enter your API key. Existing translations are preserved.
Changelog
Fixes a race condition where Langbly could fail to appear as a translation engine. Recommended update.
1.0.3
- Fix engine loading race condition: register filters at file load time instead of plugins_loaded
- Use TranslatePress built-in machine_translation_codes instead of custom mapping
- Return empty array on verification failure (TranslatePress convention)
- Add fallback selector for engine dropdown toggle
1.0.2
- Minor stability improvements
1.0.1
- Version bump, internal improvements
1.0.0
- Initial release
- Full TranslatePress engine integration
- API key validation with test request
- Automatic chunking for large page translations
- Locale-aware language code mapping
- Settings UI with show/hide based on engine selection
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FAQ
Langbly for TranslatePress: quick answers
Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
Live data from WordPress.org · checked Oct 19, 2026
Is Langbly for TranslatePress free?
Yes. Langbly for TranslatePress is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is Langbly for TranslatePress safe to use in 2026?
Langbly for TranslatePress works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Was last updated 2 months ago, and scores 60/100 on our health check.
How many websites use Langbly for TranslatePress?
Langbly for TranslatePress is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 410 times since it launched in March 2026. It was downloaded 57 times in the last 30 days.
Does Langbly for TranslatePress work with WordPress 7.1?
Yes. The developer has tested Langbly for TranslatePress up to WordPress 7.1.3, the latest release. It requires WordPress 5.6 or newer.
What PHP version does Langbly for TranslatePress need?
Langbly for TranslatePress requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was Langbly for TranslatePress last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.3, was released on August 13, 2026 (2 months ago).
Who makes Langbly for TranslatePress?
Langbly for TranslatePress is developed and maintained by langbly.
What are the best alternatives to Langbly for TranslatePress?
The most popular alternatives to Langbly for TranslatePress are Elementor Website Builder (10M+ installs), All in One SEO (2M+ installs) and AI Agent by SiteGround (1M+ installs).
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