WEB-T

What WEB-T is

WEB-T is a free web-based solution for translating website content and SEO text into more than 24 languages. Developed under the European Commission’s DIGITAL Europe programme, it uses eTranslation by default and can be configured to use other providers. Available languages depend on the selected provider, and eTranslation API access is intended for EU institutions, public administrations, regional and local authorities, SMEs, universities, NGOs, and DIGITAL Europe projects. Dedicated plugins are available for WordPress, WooCommerce, Drupal, Joomla, and Magento; a Universal plugin can connect with other CMS platforms. WEB-T also supports HTML websites, multilingual SEO, a visual translation editor, and translation workflows. Its plugins process data locally on the website, which the service says supports compliance with data protection rules such as GDPR. Machine translations may be inaccurate, so the helpdesk recommends human review and editing. Magento and Universal plugins translate content that is currently rendered, meaning dynamic elements such as menus and forms must be opened. URL slug translation is not supported, and the Universal plugin does not support multilingual subdomains.

Who it suits

WEB-T suits website owners and teams who need free translation tooling for supported CMSs or HTML sites. It may also suit eligible organizations seeking to use eTranslation through the API.

Limits

The website translation plugin is free, but translation provider pricing and supported languages may vary. The Magento and Universal plugins translate only currently rendered content; dynamic elements need to be opened. Slug translation is unsupported, and the Universal plugin does not support multilingual subdomains.

Getting started

1. Open the WEB-T website.
2. Choose the plugin for WordPress, WooCommerce, Drupal, Joomla or Magento, or use the Universal plugin for another CMS.
3. Configure the translation provider; eTranslation is the default.
4. Check which languages the selected provider supports.
5. Review and post-edit machine translations, and open dynamic content so the plugins can translate it.

Verdict

WEB-T offers free website translation tools with CMS plugins, SEO support, and local plugin data processing. Users should account for provider-dependent language coverage and review machine output, especially for dynamic page content.