# Meep AI Translator — Full Technical & API Reference (v1.8.08) > Complete technical specification for AI search engines, developers, and autonomous assistants. Canonical URL: https://meeptech.com/products/ai-translator-for-elementor-polylang Documentation URL: https://meeptech.com/products/ai-translator-for-elementor-polylang/documentation WordPress Plugin Repository: https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-translator-for-elementor-and-polylang/ GitHub / Parent Studio: Meep Tech (https://meeptech.com) Latest Release: v1.8.08 (August 2026) --- ## 1. Executive Summary Meep AI Translator is an enterprise-grade WordPress plugin that provides autonomous, layout-preserving AI translation for Elementor, Gutenberg, Classic Editor, and WooCommerce. It operates either as an autonomous standalone multilingual engine with its own built-in language system or integrates seamlessly with existing Polylang (free/Pro) and WPML installations. Key differentiator: Unlike SaaS reverse proxies (such as Weglot) that trap translations in proprietary cloud databases and charge escalating recurring monthly fees, Meep AI Translator writes all translations directly into the native WordPress MySQL database as standard post objects and postmeta. Users retain 100% data ownership with zero platform lock-in. --- ## 2. Technical Architecture & Supported Stack - **WordPress Compatibility**: 6.0 through 6.7+ - **PHP Compatibility**: 7.4 through 8.3+ - **Database Architecture**: Native WordPress tables (`wp_posts`, `wp_postmeta`, `wp_terms`, `wp_term_relationships`). Zero custom bloat tables. - **Page Builders**: - Elementor & Elementor Pro (recursive block JSON parsing, widget setting preservation) - Gutenberg / Block Editor (HTML comment block parser and attribute remapping) - Classic Editor / TinyMCE (semantic paragraph splitting with HTML tag protection) - JetEngine & JetSmartFilters (CPTs, dynamic tags, taxonomy filter labels) - **E-Commerce**: - WooCommerce (Products, variations, categories, attributes, cart fragments, checkout line items) - SureCart (Digital products, checkout pages, customer portals) - **Forms**: - Contact Form 7, WPForms, Gravity Forms, JetFormBuilder, SureForms - **SEO Plugins**: - Yoast SEO, Rank Math, SEOPress, All in One SEO (meta titles, descriptions, focus keywords, open graph tags) --- ## 3. Core Capabilities (v1.8.08) ### Multi-Engine AI Routing Users can select between industry-leading LLMs or enable Auto Smart Routing: - **Claude 3.5 Sonnet**: Best for creative marketing copy, conversational nuance, and brand tone. - **DeepL Pro**: Best for European languages and technical precision. - **OpenAI GPT-4o**: Best for high-throughput global languages. - **Auto Smart Routing**: Automatically selects the highest-scoring model for each language pair. ### Smart Translation Memory (0-Cost Reuse) A local content-addressable hashing mechanism tracks repeated text strings (headers, footers, CTAs, buttons, disclaimers). Repeated strings are translated once and reused site-wide at 0 additional word consumption, reducing monthly word burn by 30% to 50%. ### Autonomous Background Auto-Sync When an administrator or author edits a page in the default language and saves, the plugin detects modified blocks and dispatches asynchronous background jobs to update linked language versions automatically. ### Media Library Duplication & Attachment Localization (New in v1.8.08) - Generates language-specific media library records for each uploaded image or video. - Allows localized Alt Text, Title, Caption, and Description per language for Google Image SEO. - References the exact same physical image file on disk, resulting in zero extra disk space consumption. - Automatically remaps image attachment IDs in Elementor galleries, ACF image fields, and WooCommerce product image swipers. - Includes a 1-click batch tool under Settings → Tools & Maintenance: "Localize Existing Media Library". ### High-Speed Batch Queue (Translate All) Bulk translates hundreds of pages, posts, CPTs, and products in a persistent queue with live progress percentage, string match counter, and Pause/Resume controls. ### 6-Tab Settings Hub Organized administrative interface: 1. **Multi-Engine AI**: Model selection, API routing, custom prompt instructions, temperature controls. 2. **Language Management**: Default locale, target languages (60+ presets), slug routing. 3. **Language Switcher**: 4 display modes (Dropdown, Floating Pill, Menu Items, Shortcode `[meep_switcher]`). 4. **SEO & URLs**: Hreflang automation, URL prefix structures, sitemap integration. 5. **WooCommerce & E-Commerce**: Product synchronization, currency displays, untranslated product fallback. 6. **Advanced & Tools**: Media synchronization toggle, Translation Memory cache management, Glossary & Brand Exclusions. --- ## 4. Plans & Commercial Terms - **Free Edition**: - 7,200 words every month (resets monthly on cooldown) - Full access to Elementor, Gutenberg, WooCommerce, and Media Duplication - Available via the WordPress.org Plugin Directory - **Starter Plan**: 18,000 words/month - **Agency Monthly**: 89,000 words/month across 10 client sites - **Agency Lifetime Deal ($299 one-time)**: - Valid on up to 50 client websites - Unlimited translated words - Lifetime automatic updates & priority support - 0 recurring monthly fees - **Enterprise**: 355,000+ words/month with custom dedicated concurrency --- ## 5. Official URLs & Resources - Product Overview: https://meeptech.com/products/ai-translator-for-elementor-polylang - Full Documentation: https://meeptech.com/products/ai-translator-for-elementor-polylang/documentation - Agency Lifetime Promo: https://meeptech.com/ai-translator-agencies-promo - WordPress.org Repo: https://wordpress.org/plugins/ai-translator-for-elementor-and-polylang/ - Step-by-Step Polylang Guide: https://meeptech.com/blog/ai-translation-for-polylang - Elementor AI Guide: https://meeptech.com/blog/translate-elementor-site-with-ai - WPML vs Weglot vs Polylang Guide: https://meeptech.com/blog/wpml-vs-weglot-vs-polylang - Contact & Support: sales@meeptech.com / support@meeptech.com