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Import Translated Posts and Products for Polylang and WPML

Import translated posts, products, and terms from CSV or XML — set language and link Polylang or WPML translation groups. Both multilingual add-ons are free; CPT destinations need Import WP Pro.

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A multilingual import that creates posts without linking them leaves orphan translations. Import WP’s Polylang and WPML add-ons add a language field and a translation-group link while the CSV or XML is processed.

Both add-ons are free and work with the free plugin for posts, pages, and (with the free WooCommerce add-on) products. Custom post types as the destination still need Import WP Pro. ACF on those translations is Pro. JetEngine and Pods are Pro add-ons. Cron is Pro.

Polylang CSV import: language + translation linking

Enable the post type under Languages → Settings → Custom post types and Taxonomies or the Polylang section will not appear. Map:

  • Language — ISO code (en, fr, de)
  • Translation of — ID, slug, or name of the post in the default language

Each translated row becomes its own post in that language, linked into the same Polylang group. Terms can be imported with language and linked the same way.

Guide: Import Polylang translations.

Import WPML translated posts from CSV

The WPML add-on writes language and translation-set links for posts and WooCommerce products. Map language and the connecting field for the original. Unique keys still apply so a re-import updates the French product instead of creating a second one.

See also: WPML multilingual importer.

Multilingual WooCommerce product CSV import

Run the WooCommerce Products template with the Polylang or WPML section enabled. Map SKU (unique key), translated title/description, and language. Variations follow the same SKU rules as a monolingual catalogue.

Customers and orders stay on their own templates; they are not translation rows.

Site rebuilds that include languages: migrate WordPress site data.

Multilingual import FAQ

Are Polylang and WPML paid Import WP add-ons?
No. Both are free add-ons. Pro is for CPTs, custom fields, ACF, and scheduling.
Can I import translations into a listing CPT?
Yes, with Import WP Pro plus the free Polylang or WPML add-on, and the CPT enabled in that plugin’s settings.
What if I only map language and not the parent?
You get posts in that language that are not grouped. Always map the translation link.

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