Description
Duplicate & Translate is a WordPress plugin that allows you to easily duplicate a post and translate it into another language while keeping layout and formatting intact using an AI provider like OpenAI.
Features
- One-click duplication and translation: Quickly create a translated version of any post.
- Compatible with most LLM providers: OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, DeepSeek
- Gutenberg Block Editor Support: Translates content from various core Gutenberg blocks while keeping layout intact, including headings, paragraphs, lists, quotes, buttons, and images (alt text).
- AI Integration: Utilizes the power of language models for accurate translations.
- Configurable Target Language: Choose from a list of predefined languages to translate your content into.
- Configurable Context prompt Add context via a text box to help create a better translation (useful for idioms and language specific elements that needs special translation)
- Secure API Key Storage: Your API key is stored securely in your WordPress database.
- User-friendly Progress Page: A real-time progress page keeps you informed about the translation process.
Usage
- Go to Posts > All Posts.
- Hover over the post you want to translate.
- Click the Duplicate & Translate link.
- A new tab will open, showing the translation progress.
- Choose Language and add context to help the translator
- Once the translation is complete, you will be given a link to edit the new translated post, which will be saved as a draft.
Author
This plugin is developed by Judicael Poumay.
Third-Party Services
This plugin utilizes third-party AI services to perform translations. When you initiate a translation, the content of your post (text from blocks, title, and alt tags) is sent to the AI provider you have configured in the settings.
- Providers: OpenAI, Google (Gemini), Anthropic (Claude), DeepSeek.
- Data Sent: The text content of the post being translated and the target language. No personal user data is sent.
- Terms and Privacy: You must have an account with the selected provider and provide your own API key. Use of these services is subject to their respective terms and privacy policies.
Screenshots
The settings page where you configure your API key and target language. 
The Duplicate & Translate button. 
The translation page configuration. 
The translation page progress bar showing the translation in real-time. 
The translation page with a finalized translation and a button that leads to the translated post.
Installation
- Upload the plugin files to the
/wp-content/plugins/duplicate-and-translatedirectory, or install the plugin through the WordPress plugins screen directly. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ screen in WordPress.
- Go to Settings > Duplicate & Translate.
- Enter your OpenAI API key (or other supported provider).
- Select your desired target language.
- Click Save Settings.
FAQ
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What do I need to use this plugin?
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You need an API key from a supported AI provider like OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, or DeepSeek. You can configure this in the plugin’s settings page.
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What content gets translated?
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The plugin is designed to work with the Gutenberg Block Editor and translates (while keeping the layout intact) the content from core blocks like headings, paragraphs, lists, quotes, buttons, and even the alt text of images.
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Can I choose the translation language?
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Yes, you can select a target language in the plugin’s settings and the translation page.
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Changelog
1.0.3
- Bug fix : couldn’t translate draft articles
1.0.2
- Updated Readme.txt
1.0.1
- Updated Readme.txt
1.0.0
- Initial public release.