LangDesk: Translation Roles for Polylang
Assign languages to editors so each translator works only in their own language, with a clean per-language view. Built for Polylang.
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LangDesk: Translation Roles for… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.
- Small user base (<10 active installs)
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Where LangDesk: Translation Roles… stands todayWordPress.org search rankings
Live position in the plugin search, top 100| Keyword | Position |
|---|---|
| capabilities | >100 |
| multilingual | >100 |
| polylang | >100 |
| translation | >100 |
| user roles | >100 |
Rating breakdown
★★★★★★★★★★ 5 from 1 reviews
About LangDesk: Translation Roles for Polylang
From the official readme · v1.0.1Description
LangDesk turns a multilingual Polylang site into a tidy workspace for translation
teams. Assign one or more languages to a user and they can only edit content in
those languages, while still being able to read the source language to translate
from it.
- Per-language editing. A translator can edit only the languages assigned to
them. Other languages stay readable but cannot be changed (fail-closed: enforced
at the capability level, so it also covers the block editor / REST API, quick
edit, bulk edit and page builders). - A clean working view. A restricted translator’s post lists default to their
own language, so their content is always front and centre, instead of the
all-languages mix. A “To translate into X” view filters to the source-language
posts, where Polylang’s own “+” creates the translation. - Composes with your roles. LangDesk only restricts by language. Whether a
user can publish or only submit for review still follows their WordPress role.
Site managers (manage_options) are never restricted.
Requires the free Polylang plugin.
Installation
- Install and activate Polylang, and configure your languages.
- Install LangDesk: Plugins > Add New > Upload, then activate.
- Edit a user’s profile and choose their allowed languages under “LangDesk:
Translation Languages”.
Give translators a non-administrator role such as Editor, Author or Contributor.
LangDesk never restricts site managers (anyone who can manage the whole site, like
an Administrator), so a translator on an Administrator role is not limited by
language.
Frequently asked questions
Does it work with the free Polylang or only Polylang Pro?
It works with both the free Polylang and Polylang Pro.
What happens to a user with no language assigned?
Nothing changes for them. A user is restricted only once at least one language is assigned. Site managers (manage_options) are never restricted.
Can a translator still see the source content to translate from it?
Yes. Reading is never blocked; only writing other languages is. A “To translate into X” view lists the source-language posts, where Polylang’s own “+” creates the translation.
My translator can still edit every language. Why?
LangDesk never restricts site managers, that is any user who can manage the whole site (Administrators and anyone with the manage_options capability). Give the translator a role such as Editor, Author or Contributor instead of Administrator.
Changelog
Documentation update only; no functional changes.
1.0.1
- Documentation only: clarified that the plugin works with both the free Polylang
and Polylang Pro, and tidied the readme. No functional changes.
1.0.0
- Initial release: per-language edit restriction, user language assignment,
to-translate queue.
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Straight answers, pulled from live WordPress.org data.
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Is LangDesk: Translation Roles for… free?
Yes. LangDesk: Translation Roles for… is free to download and use from the official WordPress.org plugin directory.
Is LangDesk: Translation Roles for… safe to use in 2026?
LangDesk: Translation Roles for… works, but test it on a staging site before relying on it in 2026. Is rated 5/5 and was last updated 4 months ago, and scores 56/100 on our health check.
How many websites use LangDesk: Translation Roles for…?
LangDesk: Translation Roles for… is active on <10 WordPress websites and has been downloaded 232 times since it launched in June 2026. It was downloaded 61 times in the last 30 days.
Does LangDesk: Translation Roles for… work with WordPress 7.1?
LangDesk: Translation Roles for… is officially tested up to WordPress 7.0.7, while the latest release is 7.1.3. It may still work, but try it on a staging site first.
What PHP version does LangDesk: Translation Roles for… need?
LangDesk: Translation Roles for… requires PHP 7.4 or higher. Most hosts run PHP 8.x today, so it works on any modern WordPress hosting.
When was LangDesk: Translation Roles for… last updated?
The latest version, 1.0.1, was released on June 23, 2026 (4 months ago).
Who makes LangDesk: Translation Roles for…?
LangDesk: Translation Roles for… is developed and maintained by Wolinka.
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