[wp-meta] [Making WordPress.org] #1496: Plugin Search: Search by translated plugin name

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#1496: Plugin Search: Search by translated plugin name
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 Reporter:  SergeyBiryukov    |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect            |      Status:  reopened
 Priority:  normal            |   Milestone:  Improved Search
Component:  Plugin Directory  |  Resolution:
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Description changed by SergeyBiryukov:

Old description:

> I've translated my [https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/allow-cyrillic-
> usernames/ Allow Cyrillic Usernames] plugin's title into Russian. So far
> so good.
>
> However, when I
> [https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/search.php?q=Имена+пользователей+на+кириллице
> search by the translated plugin name in the directory], there's only one
> unrelated match (Pro Related Post Widget).
>
> This would be confusing and unexpected for users. It raises the question
> of whether translating or transliterating plugin names is a good idea. I
> think it might be, as long as users can find the plugin by a translated
> name.

New description:

 I've translated my [https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/allow-cyrillic-
 usernames/ Allow Cyrillic Usernames] plugin's title into Russian. So far
 so good.

 However, when I
 https://ru.wordpress.org/plugins/search/Имена+пользователей+на+кириллице/
 search by the translated plugin name in the directory], there's only one
 unrelated match (Pro Related Post Widget).

 This would be confusing and unexpected for users. It raises the question
 of whether translating or transliterating plugin names is a good idea. I
 think it might be, as long as users can find the plugin by a translated
 name.

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