Inc. 5000 company reports record growth, surpassing 4,000 customers as churches expand language access for weekly services and community outreach.
Los Altos, CA – November 8, 2025 – Wordly, the pioneer in real-time AI translation and captioning, today announced a major expansion of its team and technology. The growth is driven by rising demand from clients, including faith-based organizations seeking more inclusive worship and community experiences. The company has doubled staff across engineering, customer success, and product development to accelerate innovation and better serve churches using AI to reach multilingual congregations more effectively.
As adoption of Wordly continues to grow, the AI translation and captioning company has surpassed 4,000 customers and now supports over 5 million users worldwide. Across the U.S., churches such as Timberline Church (Windsor, CO), Christ Community Church (Northern IL), and numerous other faith-based organizations are using Wordly to instantly translate sermons, Bible studies, and community programs to help members worship and connect in their own language.
“Faith communities thrive on inclusion and connection,” said Lakshman Rathnam, Founder and CEO of Wordly. “When everyone can fully understand the message, no matter what language they speak, it deepens fellowship and strengthens a sense of belonging. AI translation makes that possible in a simple, affordable, and scalable way.”
Recognized as an Inc. 5000 company in 2025, Wordly translates and captions dozens of languages instantly, without the need for interpreters, advanced scheduling, or special equipment. For faith-based groups, that means breaking language barriers across worship services while reducing costs and volunteer strain. The platform integrates seamlessly with Zoom, Webex, Microsoft Teams, and in-person AV systems, making it easy to use across campuses or online streams.
“As faith communities continue to grow more diverse, communication must grow with them,” added Rathnam. “By expanding our team and enhancing our technology, we’re helping faith-based groups use AI to reach more people, share their message more clearly, and foster deeper understanding within their congregations.”
About Wordly: Wordly is the pioneer and leader in AI-powered translation and captioning, providing a secure, high-quality, and affordable solution for communicating across multiple languages in real time. Wordly enables in-person and virtual meetings, events, worship services, and training to be more inclusive—without the need for interpreters or special equipment. Millions of users across thousands of organizations—including corporate, nonprofit, government, education, and faith-based sectors—trust Wordly to bridge language gaps and foster understanding. Learn more at www.wordly.ai.
