How to translate the theme (use Loco Translate plugin)?

The easiest way to translate your theme is by using the Loco Translate WordPress plugin. To use Loco Translate plugin, please see the steps below.

Step 1 – Read our How To Install A Plugin Not Included article to learn how to install Loco Translate WordPress plugin.

Step 2 – Go to Loco Translate > Themes and click ontheme.

Step 3 – Click New Language link.

Step 4 – Choose your language and choose a location is in languages/themes/.  We recommend you don’t choose a location is in themes/theme_name/lang/, because after you update the theme all your custom files will be lost.

Step 5 – Click Start Translating button.

Step 6 – Click Source Text and enter the text you want to translate in France translation (example).

Step 7 – Click Save button.

Step 8 – Don’t forget to translate the required and recommend plugins.

Note: To update your language file when you updated the theme, you only click Sync button.

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