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I am the author of no404 – Auto 404 Redirect. The pluginPlugin A plugin is a piece of software containing a group of functions that can be added to a WordPress website. They can extend functionality or add new features to your WordPress websites. WordPress plugins are written in the PHP programming language and integrate seamlessly with WordPress. These can be free in the WordPress.org Plugin Directory https://wordpress.org/plugins/ or can be cost-based plugin from a third-party. ships with
translations I wrote myself for tr_TR, de_DE, fr_FR, hi_IN, ar and ru_RU.
They were imported into GlotPressGlotPress GlotPress is the translation management software that powers Translate.WordPress.org. More information is available at glotpress.org. and are currently waiting for approval
(50 stringsString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. per localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/).

— tr_TR
— de_DE

— ar
— ru_RU

Could you please review and approve them, or grant me PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. for these localesLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/?

#editor-requests

tobifjellner (Tor-Bjorn “Tobi” Fjellner) 5:14 am on September 10, 2026

@ropillc
Which of these languages do you personally actually speak?
Johannes Jülg 3:52 pm on September 13, 2026
Before we can process your PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. request, please answer the following questions:
- How did you (honestly) obtain the translations?
- Are you fluent in German yourself to objectively evaluate the quality and take linguistic nuances into account?
- Are you aware of our localeLocale Locale = language version, often a combination of a language code and a region code, for instance es_MX denotes Spanish as it’s used in Mexico. A list of all locales supported by WordPress in https://make.wordpress.org/polyglots/teams/ Glossary and Style Guide?
- Are you aware that we do NOT accept unedited/unproofed AI/machine translations?
There are several indications that this is an (+unreviewed) AI translation.
Yui 10:46 am on September 16, 2026

no404 – Auto 404 Redirect

#ru_RU reviewed. No PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. granted.
Emre Erkan 7:36 am on September 18, 2026

#tr_TR reviewed. No PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. granted.
Fakhri Azzouz 8:06 am on September 28, 2026

Hi @ropillc, no Arabic stringString A string is a translatable part of the software. A translation consists of a multitude of localized strings. has been suggested. For Arabic localizationLocalization Localization (sometimes shortened to "l10n") is the process of adapting a product or service to a particular language, culture, and desired local "look-and-feel.", AI must not be used without review by a native expert. For now, the PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. request for #ar is denied.
tobifjellner (Tor-Bjorn “Tobi” Fjellner) 3:17 pm on October 6, 2026

@ropillc
Since we received no clarification about what language(s) you know, I’m now removing the to-do status of this post.
The PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. role is a contributor role for an individual who personally knows the target language really well.
FX Bénard 1:49 pm on October 9, 2026

#fr_FR No PTEProject Translation Editor A Project Translation Editor (often referred to as PTE) is a person, who has access to validate strings on a specific project (for example BuddyPress, WooCommerce or Twenty Fourteen) for one specific locale. A project translation editor can approve strings that are added by translation contributors. Per project translation, editors are appointed by a general translation editor after a request by the project author or by the contributors themselves. granted.

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