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On /en/ (or your target prefix), posts render in the target language when segments are cached. The footer (or primary menu) language switcher links between source and target — here Deutsch and Englisch, with the active language underlined. Enable the switcher under Settings, or add the shortcode / block instead.
With Enable /lang/ URL prefixes on (default), target languages are served under prefixes such as /en/….
Example: German source site → English at /en/.
Visit the prefix after running Translate website now so most segments are already cached. See Settings and FAQ for timeouts with free on-the-fly APIs.
When Translate missing segments on the fly is enabled, uncached segments may call the provider during page render. Free APIs (especially MyMemory) are slow; many uncached segments can hit PHP’s max execution time.
Protection:
- Frontend on-the-fly is limited to a few API calls per request
- The rest stays in the source language until the next visit or batch run
- Admins see a notice when this happens; optional notice for visitors via Settings
Fix for blank pages / critical errors: run Translate website now first.
Three ways to show language links:
- Show language switcher (footer / primary menu) in Settings
- Shortcode
[bt_language_switcher] - Gutenberg block Language Switcher
Insert the block in the editor wherever you need it, or use the shortcode in classic content / widgets that support shortcodes.
Excluded post types, IDs, and URL path prefixes stay in the source language and are not rewritten/translated. Configure under Settings.