Dilbaz - Language Localization and Translation Tool
Unlike many legacy scanners that crash or timeout on medium-to-large projects, Dilbaz uses batch processing and AJAX-driven incremental updates, making it reliable even on shared hosting or low-memory environments.
ZIP file • ~30 KB • PHP 7.4+ / WordPress 5.8+
Also available on the official WordPress Plugin Directory:https://wordpress.org/plugins/language-translation-localization-tool/
Dilbaz brings professional-grade internationalization support to WordPress developers by combining accuracy, performance, and ease of use. Extracted strings include full context, plural forms, references (file + line), and are output in standard GNU Gettext .pot format — ready for Poedit, Loco Translate, or any translation service.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Value / Requirement |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.0.0 |
| Minimum PHP | 7.4+ |
| Minimum WordPress | 5.8+ |
| Dependencies | No external libraries — uses native regex & WP Filesystem API |
| Scanning Method | Batch / Asynchronous AJAX (non-blocking) |
| Storage | JSON index in /wp-content/uploads/dilbaz-ltlt-storage/ |
| Output Format | Standard .pot (GNU Gettext compatible) |
Core Features
- Gettext Function Detection: Recognizes
__(),_e(),_x(),_n(),_n_noop(),esc_html__(),esc_attr__()and more. - Plural & Context Support: Fully parses singular/plural forms and translation contexts.
- Accurate References: Records exact file path and line number for every string.
- Batch Scanning Engine: Prevents timeouts — processes files in controlled chunks.
- Delta / Incremental Scans: Reuses previous index for faster subsequent runs.
- Real-time Progress: Live progress bar, time-ago labels, and detailed statistics.
- Clean POT Export: One-click generation and download of standards-compliant .pot files.
Installation & Usage
- Install: Upload the plugin folder to
/wp-content/plugins/and activate it from the Plugins screen in WordPress admin. - Access: Navigate to the "Dilbaz" menu item in the WordPress admin sidebar.
- Select Target: Choose the plugin or theme you want to scan from the list.
- Prepare File List: Click the "Rebuild file list" option to scan the selected project's directory and create an up-to-date file inventory. This step is required if you want to re-scan for source directory changes.
- Scan Strings: Check the "Re-scan strings" option if you want to force a full re-scan (useful after code changes).
- Copy to Source (optional): If enabled via checkbox, extracted strings can be automatically copied/injected back into source files (for plugins/themes that support it — advanced use only).
- Scan Strings: Optionally, click "Scan for strings now" to fill or refresh the strings list.
- Generate POT: Click the "Generate .pot" button to create a clean, standards-compliant POT file. You can then download it directly or save it to the server (usually in the plugin/theme root or /languages folder).
What You'll See in the Interface
After scanning, the main area displays a table titled Translatable Strings containing all detected strings with their context, plural forms (if any), file references, and line numbers.
If no strings appear after scanning, ensure the selected plugin/theme contains valid __(), _e() etc. calls, and try rebuilding the file list first.
Security & Performance
Security Highlights
- All AJAX actions protected with nonce verification
- Access restricted to
manage_optionscapability - Non-destructive — never modifies source files
- Uses WordPress Filesystem API for safe file operations
Performance Highlights
- Chunked file processing avoids memory & timeout errors
- Minimal data transfer (only stats during scan)
- Persistent JSON cache in uploads folder for fast reloads
- No unnecessary database writes — zero persistent DB load
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