Wikipedia page translation services adapt an existing page for another language edition, checking that edition’s notability rules, translating and localising the text and crediting the source article correctly. Wikiagency LTD has worked with translations into 119 languages.
Last updated October 2026 by the Wikiagency LTD editorial team.
Each Wikipedia language edition is run by its own community. Notability thresholds, sourcing norms and even the preferred article structure differ, so a literal translation is often rejected.
We treat translation as localisation: confirm that the subject qualifies in the target edition, find local-language sources where needed and adapt the article so native editors accept it.
What our page translation services include
- A check of the target edition’s notability and sourcing rules
- Translation by a fluent writer, not machine output
- Localisation of dates, units, names and references
- Local-language citations where available
- Correct attribution of the source article in the edit history
- Submission and follow-up with the local community
How the process works
- Select editions. You choose the languages and we confirm eligibility.
- Localise. We translate and adapt the text to local norms.
- Publish. We submit with proper attribution and disclosure.
- Follow up. We respond to local editors and monitor the result.
Who this service is for
- Brands expanding into new markets
- Public figures with an international audience
- Organisations active in several countries
- Authors and artists whose work is read abroad
Policies we follow
We follow each edition’s paid-editing disclosure rules, keep attribution to the source article, and do not translate content that would breach local copyright or neutrality guidelines. Read our guides on how to create a Wikipedia page and how to update Wikipedia pages for the rules in detail.
Timeline and pricing
Cost depends on the language, article length and number of editions. Request a quote with your page link and target languages.
Wikipedia is not one encyclopedia but hundreds
Wikipedia exists in hundreds of language editions, from English, German and Spanish to Arabic, Urdu, Japanese and many smaller languages. Each edition is run by its own volunteer community with its own administrators, its own policies and its own culture. They share the broad ideals of the project, but they differ in practical rules. Some editions are stricter than English Wikipedia about sourcing, others are more tolerant of short articles, and several have different thresholds for notability.
This is why a translated Wikipedia page cannot simply be pasted into another edition. A page that is accepted in English may be nominated for deletion in French or Spanish if the subject does not meet that edition’s criteria, or if the references are all in English and nobody locally can verify them. Translation is therefore part editorial strategy and part language work.
For organisations and public figures with international audiences, a page in the local language can be valuable. Readers in a market tend to search in their own language, and an accurate local-language summary helps them find reliable information. Done properly, translation extends the reach of the work we do on English Wikipedia.
Step one: confirm the subject qualifies in the target edition
Before translating anything, we assess the subject against the target edition’s notability and sourcing rules. Many editions follow guidelines similar to the English-language general notability guideline, but the wording and interpretation vary. Some require coverage in local-language sources. Some give weight to national significance. A few have specific rules about companies or living people.
We read the local rules, review existing articles on comparable subjects and, where possible, consult editors who work in that edition. If the subject is unlikely to be accepted, we say so before you pay for translation. If the edition requires stronger local coverage, we outline what that would look like.
Step two: translate for meaning, not word for word
Our translators are fluent writers, not machine-translation operators. They work from the English article but rewrite it in idiomatic language, using the terms and conventions that native editors expect. Titles, honorifics, units of measurement, date formats and punctuation are adapted. Names of institutions are rendered the way local sources render them. Ambiguities in the English version are resolved against the original sources.
Machine translation has a place as a first draft for some content, but it frequently produces awkward sentences, mistranslated technical terms and tone that editors recognise as unnatural. Raw machine output is one of the quickest ways to have a translated page tagged for cleanup.
Step three: localise the references
References are the part of a translated page that most often fails. If an English page cites a business magazine in London, a Japanese reader and a Japanese editor cannot easily verify it. Wherever possible we add local-language independent sources that cover the subject, such as national newspapers, regional magazines or books published in the target market.
We still keep the original references where they support facts, and we translate titles and publisher information so that references are complete. In editions that accept the practice, we record the original language of each source in the citation.
Step four: attribution and licensing
Wikipedia text is licensed so that it can be reused, but reuse requires attribution. When content is translated from one edition into another, the translation must credit the source article, normally by noting the source page and revision in the edit summary and using the project’s translation templates where available. Skipping attribution is a licensing breach and is a common reason translated pages are deleted.
We handle attribution as a standard part of each project, recording the source article and keeping the history clean so that other editors can trace the origin.
Step five: submission and follow-up with the local community
Each edition has its own submission route. Some allow experienced users to publish articles directly, others use a review queue similar to the English Articles for Creation process, and some require new articles to meet a minimum size before they are accepted. We follow the route that fits the edition and the account type.
Once published, we monitor the page and respond to questions from local editors in their language. Good relations with the local community matter, and we treat editors in every edition with the same respect we would want for our own work.
Linking editions together
Translated pages are connected to their counterparts in other languages through Wikidata, the structured database that powers interlanguage links. When a new translation is published, we make sure it is attached to the correct Wikidata item so that the language selector on each page shows it. Correct linking also helps search engines understand that the pages describe the same subject, which supports accurate knowledge panels in different markets.
Which languages are most requested
Clients most often ask for Spanish, French, German, Arabic, Portuguese, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, Hindi and Urdu, reflecting where their audiences are. We have also handled less common editions. Wikiagency LTD has worked with translations into 119 languages, and our offices in the UK, the US, the UAE and Pakistan give us direct access to native speakers across a wide range of them. Not every language edition is suitable for every subject, so we advise on which editions are most likely to accept your page and which offer the most benefit.
Typical problems and how we avoid them
- Deletion for lack of local notability. We check eligibility first.
- Poor translation quality. We use native-level writers and review.
- Missing attribution. We record sources in every edit.
- English-only references. We add local sources where they exist.
- Outdated translation. We update translated pages when the English page changes materially.
Pricing and how to begin
Pricing depends on the target language, the length of the page and the number of editions. Send your page link and the languages you are interested in through the quote form above, or book a free consultation. If you do not yet have an English page, our page creation services are the natural first step. Our article translation services page explains the same service from the editorial side.
In-depth answers about page translation
Which languages give the most value? It depends on your audience. Spanish, French, German, Arabic and Portuguese serve large readerships. For regional businesses, the local language edition may matter more than a global one.Will a translated page rank in local search? Wikipedia pages in local languages often appear prominently for names and brands, though we make no ranking promises.How is a translated page different from the English one? It follows local conventions, uses local sources and may emphasise different facts. It should still agree on core facts.Do I need to speak the language to approve it? It helps. If not, we provide a back-translation or summary for review so you can check the facts.What if the English page changes later? Translated pages do not update automatically. We offer synchronisation so that significant changes are carried across.Can you translate pages from other languages into English? Yes, where the subject meets English Wikipedia’s standards and English-language sources are available or can be found.Language-specific challenges
Right-to-left languages such as Arabic, Urdu and Hebrew require careful handling of mixed-direction text, punctuation and numbers. Templates must display correctly. We test pages in the browser to check alignment.Languages with different scripts require consistent transliteration of names. If a person’s name appears in several romanisations, we choose the form used by reliable sources and add redirects for alternatives.Languages with honorifics such as Japanese and Korean may require specific forms of address in biographies, which differ from English practice.Languages with gendered nouns such as French and Spanish require agreement in descriptions of people and organisations. Mistakes here look careless.Smaller languages may have limited vocabulary for modern business terms, so translators coin or borrow terms in line with community usage.A translation timeline
A single translation typically takes two to four weeks, including eligibility review, drafting, quality check and submission. Review in the target edition may take additional time. Multi-language projects can run in parallel once the source article is approved. We provide a schedule at the outset and update it if an edition has a long backlog.
Because each edition is independent, delays in one do not affect the others.
Why work with a team that edits Wikipedia daily
Translation for Wikipedia is as much about community norms as language. A team that edits daily knows what local editors expect and how to talk to them. That knowledge, combined with fluent translators, is why translated pages from experienced teams are accepted more often than those from general translation agencies, which may be excellent linguists but unfamiliar with Wikipedia’s rules.
Preparing your English page for translation
A translation is only as good as its source. Before translating, we recommend a quick audit of the English page: are the facts current, are the references live, is the tone neutral, are there tags? Fixing these first avoids copying problems into several languages. We also decide which parts of the page are relevant for the target audience. A long section on a minor product may be shortened for a market where the product is not sold, and a section on local operations may be expanded with local sources.
What happens if a translation is deleted
If a translated page is nominated for deletion, we read the local discussion, translate it where needed and prepare a response in the local language, referring to the edition’s own policies. Often the objection is about local sources or relevance, and can be addressed. If it cannot, we accept the decision and advise on alternatives, such as building local coverage first. We do not appeal across editions, since each community decides for itself.
Checking a translated draft before it goes live
Before a translated page is submitted, we compare its claims with the sources again in the target language and check that every citation still supports the sentence it follows. We also check that names, dates and titles are rendered the way the target language community expects.
Language editions have different notability and sourcing norms, so a page that is accepted in one language may need extra references in another. We tell you this before work begins, not after.
Related Wikipedia services
This service works well alongside Wikipedia Article Translation Services, Wikipedia Page Creation Services, Wikipedia Page Maintenance Services. You may also find our guides helpful: How to create a Wikipedia page, How to update Wikipedia pages, Who can update Wikipedia pages.