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How to Translate DMs on X (Twitter)

X does not translate DMs. Its built-in translation covers posts only, never DMs — and there is no setting to change that. To translate a DM conversation, you need a browser extension like Yaply: it translates the whole thread live, so you read in your language and reply in theirs.

X's built-in translate covers posts only

Open a post in a foreign language and X shows a translate button. Open a DM and that button is gone. X's built-in translation covers posts only, never DMs — X's own help pages confirm it applies to posts in your timeline, nothing else. The one native workaround is clunky: long-press a message and tap 'Ask Grok' to translate it. One message at a time. Nothing for the reply you need to write back. For a real conversation, that's not translation. That's friction.

Yaply translates the whole DM thread, live

Yaply is a Chrome extension that works inside x.com. Open a DM and the entire thread appears in your language, live — no copy-paste, no switching tabs. Then the part X will never do: you type your reply in your own words, click once, and Yaply writes it in the other person's language. Native-sounding, tone kept, slang and emojis included. They read a normal message. You read a normal conversation. Both ways, every message.

DMs are where X accounts grow

Deals, collabs, and clients don't happen in public replies — they happen in DMs. Every conversation you skip because of language is a contact you lose. With translated DMs, you message that Japanese founder, answer that Brazilian client, pitch that German creator. More conversations means more reach, more followers, and a network that compounds. Language stops being the barrier between you and the people who can move your account forward.

How to do it with Yaply

  1. 1

    Install the Chrome extension

    Go to yaply.app and add Yaply to Chrome. It takes under a minute.

  2. 2

    Sign in and pick your plan

    Create your account and choose your language. Yaply is 6.99€/mo — grab -25% for life with the launch coupon.

  3. 3

    Open your DMs on x.com

    Open the conversation that's stuck. The whole thread shows up in your language, live.

  4. 4

    Reply in one click

    Type your answer in your language. Click once — Yaply rewrites it in theirs. Send.

Common questions

Can X translate DMs by itself?

No. X's built-in translate covers posts only, never DMs. The only native workaround is long-pressing a single message and tapping 'Ask Grok' — one message at a time, and it can't write your reply.

Will the other person see I'm using a translator?

No. They receive a normal message in their language, with your tone, slang, and emojis kept. Nothing reads machine-made.

Does Yaply work on mobile or other browsers?

Not yet. Yaply is a Chrome extension, so it works on x.com in Chrome on desktop. It requires a paid plan at 6.99€/mo.