--- title: How to Translate Essential Blocks for Gutenberg Pages with WPML description: "Learn how to configure WPML & translate your content created with Essential Blocks plugin from this documentation." url: "https://essential-blocks.com/docs/translate-essential-blocks-with-wpml/" updated: "2025-12-14" category: Configurations tags: - Essential Blocks WPML - Translate blocks - Translate Gutenberg posts - WPML --- # How to Translate Essential Blocks for Gutenberg Pages with WPML Essential Blocks offers compatibility with [**WPML – WordPress Multilingual Translation**](https://wpml.org/) plugin, which allows you to translate your Gutenberg-built WordPress website into your preferred language.  Follow the guidelines below to translate your Essential Blocks content with **the WPML plugin:** ## **How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings** To translate Essential Blocks for Gutenberg plugin content using WPML, you have to install and activate these plugins on your WordPress site: WPML Multilingual CMS and [**WPML String Translation**](https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/)**.** For more details on how to install and use these plugins, check out the [**WPML documentation**](https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/)**.** ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/1.png) After installing these plugins, go to **‘WPML’ → ‘Setup’** from the dashboard and select the current language and the language you want to translate your single docs. You can change it later anytime. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/2.png) In the following **‘URL Format’** stage, select how you would like to format the URL. You can go for different languages in directories, a different domain per language or a language name added as a parameter. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/3-1024x552.png) Next, add your site key in the designated field from the **‘Register WPML’** step of the WPML Setup wizard.  ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/4.png) Next, navigate to the AI Translations section. In this panel, you can define the context and target audience for your translation settings. Begin by entering the name of your product, service, or website. Then provide a brief description of the website. Finally, choose the Target Audience you want the translations to be tailored for. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/5.png) In addition to AI translation, you can also opt for Human Translation. From this section, simply choose how you want to configure your human translation settings and proceed with the setup. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/6.png) To receive faster support and compatibility notifications, you can enable the option to share theme and plugin information when needed. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/7.png) In the last two onboarding steps, the WPML plugin will be ready for use on your WordPress website. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/unnamed-2.png) Now, to enable translation for your Elementor site pages, go to **‘WPML’** **→** **‘Translation Dashboard’** and from there select the page you want to translate. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/8.gif) Now, click on **‘Translate Your Content’**and from there select ‘Apply to All Languages’ dropdown select **‘Translate Automatically’**. Afterward, from the **‘What would you like to do when WPML finishes translating your content automatically?’** select your preferred option and then click on the ‘**Translate’** button and WPML will translate documents automatically. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/9.gif) ## **How to Translate Essential Blocks Plugin Strings With WPML String Translation?** WPML String Translation goes beyond regular WPML translation. It allows you to translate text elements outside of posts, pages, and menus (such as plugin labels) for a multilingual WordPress site. Navigate to **WPML→Theme** **and plugins localization** from your WordPress dashboard. ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/10.gif) Scroll down to the **‘Scan strings in themes, plugins and WordPress’** section and click on the checkboxes for **‘Essential Blocks’** and **‘Essential Blocks – PRO’**. Then click on the **‘Scan selected components for strings’** button.  ![How to Configure WPML Plugin Settings](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/11.png) From there, navigate to **‘String Translation’** in the **‘WPML’** menu in the**‘WordPress Dashboard’**. To add translations for specific strings, click the **‘+’** icon, as shown below.  ![String Translation in WPML](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/WPML-1.gif) ## **Final Outcome** After adding translated content in the WPML plugin, this is how your page or post will appear on your website in the chosen language. Add multiple language options to make your content accessible to everyone. ![How to Translate Essential Blocks for Gutenberg Pages with WPML](https://essential-blocks.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Final-Outcome.gif) If you encounter any difficulties, feel free to contact our [**dedicated Support Team**](https://wpdeveloper.com/support/) for further assistance.