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Why is my mo file not loading in WordPress?
WordPress filters can alter the MO file loading process at various stages. If you know you’re doing everything correctly and WordPress still won’t load your file, then its possible that another plugin is altering something. The best way to eliminate this problem is to disable every plugin, except the one you’re translating.
Do you have to name mo files according to language?
However, if the MO file you want to load isn’t named according to the exact code of your language setting, you won’t see any translations. For example, if your site is set to Brazilian Portuguese, your MO file must be named “myplugin-pt_BR.mo” because the language code is “pt_BR”, not “pt” or “BR” or even “pt-BR”. It must match exactly.
Can you generate a mo file in WordPress?
Generating MO files is a different story, but for now we’ll assume you’ve already got a file and just want to see it working on your site. You might notice that MO files are often accompanied by PO files with the same name. These are the human-friendly source files from which the binary MO format is compiled. WordPress does not read PO files.
Where to install plugins and themes in WordPress?
Themes and plugins can define alternative locations, but we’ll only cover the WordPress standards here. The global languages directory ( WP_LANG_DIR) is used by WordPress to install language files independently of themes and plugins.
Is the WordPress mo file compatible with WordPress?
You might notice that MO files are often accompanied by PO files with the same name. These are the human-friendly source files from which the binary MO format is compiled. WordPress does not read PO files. For the rest of this guide we’re only interested in MO files.
What should I do if my WordPress website is not loading?
Before trying to fix any error for your WordPress website, have a site backup. Again, have a backup! Losing files rarely happens, but when it does, it can mean lost hours, months, or even years of hard work. With a backup, you have peace of mind that you can restore your site to how it was after a mishap.