Plugin Updated Oct 1

WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual

by WPML Multilingual Plugins wpml.org v5.1.0 Unlimited sites

WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual is a WordPress plugin by OnTheGoSystems that connects WPML with SEO plugins such as Yoast SEO and Rank Math. It handles the SEO side of translated content, including hreflang tags, multilingual sitemaps and per-language metadata.

Version: 5.1.0
Released: Oct 1, 2026
Developer: WPML Multilingual Plugins
Type: WordPress plugin
Licence: GPL
Included in: Every plan, or $4.79 a year on its own

What’s new in WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual 5.1.0

Version 5.1.0 · Oct 1, 2026 Latest

What it does

Running a site in several languages adds SEO work that a single-language site never faces. Search engines need to know which page is the translation of which, which language and region each version targets, and where every translated page lives. Without that information, translated pages can be treated as duplicates or missed during crawling. This plugin is built for WPML users and takes care of those signals so each language version of your content is presented to search engines clearly.

The plugin adds hreflang tags automatically, builds XML sitemaps that include translated content and manages URL structures for translated pages. It works alongside Yoast SEO and Rank Math, so you can set meta titles, descriptions and keywords for each language from the SEO tools you already use. A setup wizard walks you through the multilingual SEO settings step by step, and there is no cap on the number of languages you can add. It fits any WPML site that also relies on a dedicated SEO plugin.

Best for

WPML sites that also run Yoast SEO or Rank Math
Businesses publishing content for audiences in several languages
Agencies building and maintaining multilingual WordPress sites

Features

Automatic hreflang tags

Adds hreflang tags to your pages so search engines can tell the language and regional target of each version and avoid treating translations as duplicate content.

Multilingual XML sitemaps

Generates XML sitemaps that include your translated content, giving search engines a full map of every language version on the site to crawl and index.

Translated URL management

Creates search-friendly URL structures for translated content automatically, so each language version gets a clean, consistent address.

Per-language metadata

Lets you write separate meta titles, descriptions and keywords for each language version, so you can tailor SEO details to each audience you serve.

Works with Yoast SEO and Rank Math

Connects WPML with Yoast SEO and Rank Math so you can manage SEO settings for all languages from the SEO plugin you already use.

Guided setup wizard

A step-by-step wizard walks you through the multilingual SEO configuration, which helps site owners without deep technical knowledge get the settings in place.

Unlimited languages

Supports any number of languages, with each new language version handled by the same SEO tools as the rest of your site.

WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual older versions

5.0.1Sep 23
5.0.0Sep 17
2.2.5Mar 10
2.2.4Oct 1, 2025
2.2.3Aug 14, 2025
2.2.2Jul 22, 2025
2.2.1Jun 27, 2025
2.2.0Jun 19, 2025
2.1.1Feb 10, 2025
2.1.0.1Oct 16, 2024

Members and buyers of this product can download older versions.

11 older versions in all. If you need one that is not listed, ask support.

Questions about WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual

Does this plugin work with Rank Math or only with Yoast SEO?

Despite the name, it works with both. The plugin connects WPML with Yoast SEO and Rank Math, letting you manage SEO settings for every language version from whichever of those plugins you use on your site.

Can I write different meta titles and descriptions for each language?

Yes. You can customize meta titles, descriptions and keywords for each language version of a page, so the search snippet for your Spanish page can differ from the one shown for your English page.

Do I have to add hreflang tags by hand?

No. The plugin adds hreflang tags automatically, telling search engines which language and region each page targets and how the translated versions relate to one another.

Is there a limit on how many languages it can handle?

There is no limit. You can add as many languages as your site needs, and each one is covered by the same hreflang, sitemap, URL and metadata handling.

Is WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual free?

The code of WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual 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 Yoast SEO Multilingual 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 Yoast SEO Multilingual?

Install the free GPL Feast Updater on your site and connect it with your API key. It installs new versions of WPML Yoast SEO Multilingual automatically and keeps a backup, so you can roll back.