Translate WordPress and Idtheme Themes to Indonesian

For users in Indonesia, translating WordPress, plugins, and themes (including Idtheme) to Indonesian makes site management easier.

Video Tutorial (Placeholder)

Here is a video explaining language settings and how to use Loco Translate.

1. Use WordPress Language Settings

1. Go to Settings → General.
2. Find the Site Language option.
3. Select Indonesian.
4. Save changes.

WordPress will attempt to download the Indonesian language pack for core and any supported plugins/themes.

After this step:

• Many default WordPress texts will automatically change to Indonesian.
• Idtheme themes that already provide Indonesian translation files will also switch.

2. Use the Loco Translate Plugin

A popular plugin for translating theme/plugin strings is Loco Translate.

1. Go to Plugins → Add New.
2. Search for Loco Translate.
3. Install and activate the Loco Translate plugin.

Loco Translate plugin link: https://wordpress.org/plugins/loco-translate/

Translate Idtheme Themes

1. Go to Loco Translate → Themes.
2. Select the Idtheme you want to translate.
3. Click New language (if none exists).
4. Choose Indonesian and the translation file location (recommended: languages/loco to keep safe during updates).
5. Click Start translating.
6. Find the strings you want to translate and add the translations.
7. Click Save.

Translate Plugins

The steps are the same, but go to Loco Translate → Plugins and select the plugin to translate.

3. Do Not Edit Core Theme/Plugin Files Directly

Recommended:

• Do not edit language files directly in core theme/plugin folders, because:
  • They can be overwritten during updates.
• Always use Loco Translate and save translations in the recommended location (e.g., languages/loco or another safe custom directory).

This way, when an Idtheme is updated:

• Your translation files remain safe.
• You only need to sync if there are new strings.

4. Sync After Updates

After updating a theme or plugin:

• Sometimes new strings are added.
• Open it again in Loco Translate and click Sync to fetch the latest strings.

5. Translation Tips

• Use consistent terms (e.g., “Beranda” for Home, “Artikel” for Posts).
• Avoid overly long translations that might break the layout.