How to Add Translations for WordPress Theme Elements

Code

<?php
// Load theme textdomain for translations
function wp_dudecom_load_theme_textdomain() {
    load_theme_textdomain( 'your-theme-textdomain', get_template_directory() . '/languages' );
}
add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'wp_dudecom_load_theme_textdomain' );

// Example of translating a string in a theme
function wp_dudecom_display_translated_string() {
    echo __( 'Hello, World!', 'your-theme-textdomain' );
}

// Register a custom function to translate theme elements
function wp_dudecom_translate_theme_elements() {
    // Example: Translating a menu item
    register_nav_menus( array(
        'primary' => __( 'Primary Menu', 'your-theme-textdomain' ),
    ) );

    // Example: Translating a widget title
    register_sidebar( array(
        'name'          => __( 'Sidebar', 'your-theme-textdomain' ),
        'id'            => 'sidebar-1',
        'description'   => __( 'Main sidebar that appears on the right.', 'your-theme-textdomain' ),
        'before_widget' => '<aside id="%1$s" class="widget %2$s">',
        'after_widget'  => '</aside>',
        'before_title'  => '<h2 class="widget-title">',
        'after_title'   => '</h2>',
    ) );
}
add_action( 'after_setup_theme', 'wp_dudecom_translate_theme_elements' );

// Security best practice: Escape translated strings
function wp_dudecom_escaped_translated_string() {
    echo esc_html__( 'Securely Translated String', 'your-theme-textdomain' );
}

// Example of using Loco Translate plugin
// Ensure the theme is ready for translation by creating a POT file
// Use Loco Translate to create and manage translations for your theme

// Note: Replace 'your-theme-textdomain' with your actual theme's textdomain
?>