Internationalization

WPBits Block Studio supports internationalization (i18n) for your blocks. This allows your blocks to be translated into different languages.

Translation Files

WPBits Block Studio automatically generates a .pot file for your blocks. This file contains all the translatable strings and can be imported into translation tools like Loco Translate or WPML.

Using Loco Translate

Loco Translate is a popular translation plugin for WordPress.

Step 1: Install Loco Translate

1. Go to Plugins → Add New
2. Search for “Loco Translate”
3. Install and activate the plugin

Step 2: Configure Translation

1. Go to Loco Translate in WordPress admin
2. Find your block plugin
3. Click Edit on your language
4. Translate the strings
5. Click Save

Step 3: Export Translations

If you need to share translations or use them elsewhere:

1. In Loco Translate, go to Sync tab
2. Click Sync Now to update the .pot file
3. Download the .po and .mo files for your language

Manual Translation Setup

POT File Location

The .pot file is generated in your block folder:

wp-content/uploads/wpbits-block-studio/blocks/
└── your-block/
    └── languages/
        └── your-block.pot

Creating Translation Files

1. Copy the .pot file
2. Rename to your locale (e.g., tr_TR.po for Turkish)
3. Fill in the translations
4. Compile to .mo format

Best Practices

1. Use unique text domains — Avoid conflicts with other plugins
2. Wrap strings properly — Use __() and _e() functions in PHP
3. Test translations — Always test your blocks in the target language
4. Keep strings short — Short strings are easier to translate accurately