Create a Full Translation of the Listify Theme

Note: Listify may already be translated into your language. Before creating a full translation, please check if a translation already exists.
➡ See: Translating the Theme

Step 1: Set the Site Language

  1. Go to your WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Navigate to Settings ▸ General.
  3. Scroll down to the Site Language setting and choose your desired language.

If the Listify theme and plugins are already translated in your language, the text will be updated automatically once the site language is changed.

If your site is still not fully translated, follow the steps below to create a custom translation.

The Loco Translate plugin allows you to translate your theme and plugins directly in your WordPress dashboard without the need for external tools.

  1. Install and activate the Loco Translate plugin.
  2. Go to Loco Translate ▸ Themes and select Listify.
  3. Click on New Language, select your language, and save it in the recommended location (System or Custom).
  4. Search for the strings you want to translate, enter your translations, and click Save.

Tip: Repeat the same process under Loco Translate ▸ Plugins to translate related plugins like WP Job Manager and Astoundify plugins.

Option 2: Translate Using Poedit (Manual Method)

  1. Download and install Poedit (a free translation editor).
  2. Open the file located at: 
    /wp-content/themes/listify/languages/listify.pot
  3. Start translating the strings into your preferred language. Be sure to select the correct language code and locale (e.g., fr_FR for French (France)).
  4. Save your translations and generate the .mo file via File ▸ Compile to .mo.
  5. Place the final files in: 
    /wp-content/languages/themes/listify-xx_XX.po /wp-content/languages/themes/listify-xx_XX.mo

    Replace xx_XX with your actual language code (e.g., listify-de_DE.mo).

Option 3: Use the “Say What?” Plugin (For Quick String Replacements)

If you only need to change a few specific words (e.g., “Sign Up” → “Join Now”), the Say What? plugin is a lightweight tool that lets you override strings without creating a full translation.

Contribute to the Official Theme Translations

Want to help improve the theme for other users in your language?

📚 Additional Resources

If you’ve followed these steps and are still having trouble with missing or untranslated text, please contact support or consult our Why Aren’t Some Words Translating? article.

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