What is Gettext?

The GNU system WordPress uses for translating software strings via .po/.mo files and __() functions.

In more depth

Gettext translates plugin/theme UI text. It does not translate your content — that is what content translation plugins are for.

Why it matters for your website

Understanding Gettext helps you make better decisions when taking a WordPress site multilingual — from choosing URL structures and engines to controlling costs. Transxlate handles the mechanics (language URLs, lang attributes, caching, hreflang on Pro) so terms like this become settings, not engineering projects.

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