Plugin
Updated
WPML CMS Nav
WPML CMS Nav by OnTheGoSystems is a WordPress plugin that extends WPML with navigation tools for multilingual sites. It helps you build menus, sidebars, breadcrumbs and skip navigation links that follow the language a visitor is browsing in.
- Version
- 5.1.0
- Released
- Oct 1, 2026
- Developer
- WPML Multilingual Plugins
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $3.99 a year on its own
What’s new in WPML CMS Nav 5.1.0
Version 5.1.0 · Oct 1, 2026
Latest
What it does
Navigation gets messy on a multilingual site. Menus, sidebars and breadcrumbs need to point to the right translated pages, and visitors should never land in the wrong language halfway through a visit. This addon works with WPML's multilingual structure so navigation elements adapt to the selected language and keep a logical flow based on how your translated content is organized. It also fits with WPML's translation management and string translation features, so navigation text can be handled alongside the rest of your translations.
Beyond language handling, the plugin covers layout and accessibility. You can place navigation elements using grid and block editor layouts, then adjust padding, margins, alignment and colors in the block editor to match your branding. Skip navigation links let screen reader users and keyboard visitors bypass repeated content and jump to the main sections. Navigation elements adjust to different screen sizes, and developers can extend or customize the navigation blocks through hooks and filters for projects that need custom behavior.
Best for
- Multilingual WordPress sites already running WPML
- Developers building custom navigation for translated sites
- Site owners focused on accessible, keyboard-friendly navigation
Features
Language-aware navigation
Menus, sidebars and breadcrumbs adapt to the visitor's selected language, keeping navigation consistent with how your translated content is structured.
Skip navigation links
Add skip links so visitors using screen readers or keyboards can bypass repetitive content and jump straight to the main sections of a page.
Grid and block layouts
Position navigation elements where you want them using grid and block editor layouts, giving you control over where menus and breadcrumbs appear.
Styling in the block editor
Adjust padding, margins, alignment and colors for navigation elements directly in the block editor so they match your site's branding.
Responsive navigation elements
Navigation elements adjust to different screen sizes, so menus and links remain usable on desktops, tablets and phones.
Works with WPML translation tools
Compatible with WPML's translation management and string translation features, so navigation text is translated alongside the rest of your multilingual content.
Hooks and filters for developers
Developers can extend and customize the navigation blocks through hooks and filters when a project calls for custom navigation behavior.
WPML CMS Nav older versions
- 5.0.0Sep 17
- 1.5.8Jun 12
- 1.5.6May 14, 2025
- 1.5.5Apr 18, 2023
Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.
Questions about WPML CMS Nav
Does this plugin work without WPML?
It is built as an addon for WPML. Its navigation elements rely on WPML's multilingual structure to follow the selected language, and it works with WPML's translation management and string translation features, so it is meant for sites that already use WPML.
What kinds of navigation can I create with it?
You can create custom menus, sidebars and breadcrumbs for a multilingual site, plus skip navigation links. Each element adapts to the language the visitor is viewing, so navigation stays consistent across translations.
Can I change how the navigation looks?
Yes. You can position navigation elements with grid and block editor layouts and adjust padding, margins, alignment and colors in the block editor. Developers can go further using the hooks and filters the plugin provides.
Does it help with accessibility?
It includes skip navigation links that let screen reader and keyboard users bypass repeated content and move directly to the main sections. The navigation elements are designed with accessibility in mind and adjust to different screen sizes.
Is WPML CMS Nav free?
The code of WPML CMS Nav is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download and automatic updates. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of WPML CMS Nav is this?
Version 5.1.0, released Oct 1, 2026. New versions appear here when the developer publishes them, and members get them as automatic updates.
How do I update WPML CMS Nav?
Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WPML CMS Nav automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.
More from WPML Multilingual Plugins
