Ensuring correct language for plugins after bulk Installation

Fix plugins showing in English after bulk installation when child sites use different languages by updating translations.

After bulk installing a plugin through MainWP Dashboard, the plugin may display in English even though the child site uses a different language. This happens because translation files aren’t automatically fetched during remote installation.

What You’ll Learn

• Why plugins default to English after bulk install
• How to update translations via MainWP Dashboard
• How to update translations on individual child sites

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Why This Happens

When you install a plugin directly on a WordPress site, translations are automatically fetched from WordPress.org:

This automatic step doesn’t occur when installing plugins remotely through MainWP Dashboard. The translation files must be fetched separately.

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Solution 1: Update Translations via MainWP

This approach updates translations for all affected sites at once.

1. Install the plugin

   Use MainWP Dashboard to bulk install the plugin.

2. Sync your Dashboard

   After installation, sync your MainWP Dashboard to detect the new plugin.

3. Navigate to Translation Updates

   Go to MainWP > Updates > Translation Updates.

4. Update translations

   Available translation updates for the newly installed plugin appear here. Apply these updates to ensure the plugin displays in the correct language on your child sites.

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Solution 2: Update Translations on Child Sites

Use this approach if you need to update translations for specific sites.

1. Install the plugin

   Install the desired plugin via MainWP.

2. Access the child site

   Log into the WordPress Admin of the child site where the plugin was installed.

3. Update translations

   Go to Dashboard > Updates and update translations for plugins and themes.

   

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Best Practice

After any bulk plugin installation:

1. Sync your MainWP Dashboard
2. Check MainWP > Updates > Translation Updates
3. Apply any available translation updates

This ensures all plugins display in the correct language immediately.

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Self-Check Checklist

• Plugin bulk installed via MainWP
• Dashboard synced after installation
• Translation updates checked
• Translations applied to child sites
• Plugin displaying in correct language

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Related Resources

• Managing Plugins - Plugin management overview
• Manage Updates - Updates management