{"id":23251,"date":"2021-08-12T10:55:15","date_gmt":"2021-08-12T10:55:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/?post_type=article&p=23251"},"modified":"2026-06-01T12:42:49","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T12:42:49","slug":"jetsmartfilters-how-to-make-filters-multilingual-using-wpml","status":"publish","type":"article","link":"https:\/\/crocoblock.com\/knowledge-base\/jetsmartfilters\/jetsmartfilters-how-to-make-filters-multilingual-using-wpml\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Filters Multilingual Using WPML"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

JetSmartFilters <\/em>is a plugin embracing various filter types for Elementor, Bricks, and Gutenberg. Using its functionalities, you can create hierarchical filtering tools powered by AJAX and apply them to any WordPress theme, page, and post type. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

JetSmartFilters <\/em>is compatible with WPML<\/a>, which means you can translate filter labels, options, and related content into any required language. Let\u2019s start by making the website WPML<\/em>-ready, then translate the smart filters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Follow these basic steps to get started:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Install and activate the core components WPML Multilingual CMS<\/em> and WPML String Translation<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Go to WordPress Dashboard > WPML > Setup<\/em><\/strong> to start a quick setup wizard, where you also register WPML<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Navigate to WordPress Dashboard > WPML > Translation Dashboard<\/em><\/strong> and select the content you want to translate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Choose your preferred translation method: manual or automatic<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n
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    For a detailed walkthrough of the setup wizard, check out a WPML installation<\/a> guide.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

    JetSmartFilters <\/em>is a Crocoblock plugin that functions equally on the backend and frontend. To create fully translated filters, you should dedicate some time to translating taxonomies, category slugs, custom fields, and strings. Otherwise, the translated smart filters won\u2019t work on the second-language page. Let\u2019s dive into the foremost preparations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Basic Preparations<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    As mentioned previously, you\u2019ll have to purchase the Multilingual CMS plan. During the setup wizard, WPML <\/em>will ensure you have all the necessary components installed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Make the posts translatable<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Proceed to WordPress Dashboard > WPML <\/em><\/strong>><\/strong> <\/em>Settings<\/em><\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    In the Multilingual Content Setup<\/strong> tab, go down to the Post Types Translation <\/strong>section. Next, look through it and locate the Smart Filters<\/strong> post type.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    There are three options available for selection:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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