🌍How to Translate SWELL into English

December 8, 2025February 19, 2026

How to Translate SWELL into English

A helpful guide for users who want to use SWELL in English.

Introduction

SWELL is a beautifully designed, high-performance WordPress theme from Japan.
While the theme offers an excellent user experience, one challenge for international users is that SWELL’s interface is entirely in Japanese.

The good news?
You can use SWELL in English — and it’s easier than you might think.

This guide explains three practical methods to translate SWELL into English so you can enjoy the theme comfortably, even without reading Japanese.

Method 1: Translate the SWELL Dashboard Using Your Browser (Easiest)

This is the simplest and fastest method for beginners.

Most modern browsers, such as Google Chrome, include built-in translation tools.

How to translate using Chrome:

Open your WordPress dashboard.
Right-click anywhere on the page.
Click “Translate to English.”
The entire SWELL interface will automatically appear in English.

✔ Advantages

No plugins required
Fast and easy
Works for all SWELL settings pages

✔ Ideal for:

Beginners
Users who only need temporary translation
First-time SWELL setup

Method 2: Translate SWELL Using a WordPress Translation Plugin

If you want a more stable English environment, use a plugin such as:

⭐ Recommended Plugin: TranslatePress

TranslatePress allows you to translate:

Theme settings
Buttons
SWELL block labels
Front-end text
Custom strings

How to set it up:

Go to Plugins → Add New
Search for TranslatePress
Install and activate
Go to Settings → TranslatePress
Set English as your translation language
Use the visual editor to translate SWELL elements

✔ Advantages

Permanent English interface
Easy visual translation mode
Works without coding
Can translate front-end + back-end text

✔ Ideal for:

Users who want a fully translated site
Long-term SWELL users

Method 3: Use SWELL’s POT File (Advanced Translation Method)

SWELL includes a POT (Portable Object Template) file, which allows you to translate the theme using tools like:

Poedit
Loco Translate (WordPress plugin)

Steps (using Loco Translate):

Install Loco Translate
Go to Loco Translate → Themes → SWELL
Click “New Language
Select English (en_US)
Translate the strings you want
Save the translation file

This method gives you the most accurate and stable translation, but requires more work.

✔ Advantages

Deep-level translation
You control every string
Works even without browser tools

✔ Ideal for:

Developers
Advanced users
Those who want perfect English consistency

🌟 Which Method Should You Choose?

Level	Best Method	Why
Beginner	Browser Translation	Fast, simple, no plugins
Intermediate	TranslatePress	Stable English interface
Advanced	POT File / Loco Translate	Full control and accuracy

Beginner

Browser Translation

Fast, simple, no plugins

Intermediate

TranslatePress

Stable English interface

Advanced

POT File / Loco Translate

Full control and accuracy

Most international users prefer TranslatePress, as it gives a long-term English environment with minimal effort.

💡 Bonus Tips for English Users

✔ 1. Set WordPress Site Language to English

Go to:

Settings → General → Site Language → English
(This translates WordPress core, not SWELL.)

✔ 2. Use guides like this site

Because SWELL was created for Japanese users, English documentation is limited.
This site provides English-friendly tutorials to make SWELL easier for global users.

✔ 3. Don’t worry — many global users already use SWELL

The Japanese interface may seem intimidating, but thousands of users successfully use SWELL with translations.

🧩 Frequently Asked Questions

Will translating SWELL break the theme?: No. SWELL is built with proper localization support.
Can I use SWELL even if I don’t know Japanese?: Yes. With browser or plugin translation, SWELL becomes easy to use.
Does SWELL plan to release an English version?: Not currently, but translations work well in practice.