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How do I switch between languages in WordPress?

by Rhyley Bryan

How do I switch between languages in WordPress?

How to change WordPress language after installation

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard and go to Settings>>General.
  2. In the Site Language dropdown list, select the language you want to use.
  3. Click Save Changes.

How do I get the language switcher menu in WordPress?

In appearance->menus, go in screen options on top right of you screen and check the “Language switcher” checkbox. You then should have a new metabox which allows to add a language switcher just as you add another menu item.

How do I translate a WordPress plugin into a language?

Translation Process:

  1. Navigate to wp-admin → Loco Translate → Plugins.
  2. You can see available plugins on this page, click on a plugin name that you want to translate.
  3. Click on Advanced tab and configure the following options.
  4. Click on + New Language button.
  5. Choose a language & click on Start Translating button.

What is a language switcher?

A language switcher allows visitors to select the language in which they want to read your content. If the language switcher is not displaying right with your theme, there could be a CSS conflict.

How do I add multiple languages to my website?

How to Create a Multi Language Website With WordPress

  1. Set Up Your WordPress Site in Your Native Language.
  2. Install TranslatePress and Choose Your Language(s)
  3. Set Up Automatic Translation (Optional)
  4. Translate Your Content Using the Visual Editor.
  5. Refine Your Language Switcher (Optional)

How do I translate a WordPress site without plugins?

Without any “multilingual” plugin, WordPress allows you to choose the language of the site, but only one language. WPML lets you add as many languages as you need to the same site. Right after you install WPML, go to the WPML → Languages menu. First, you will choose the site’s current language.

Where do I put language switcher?

Place your language switching drop-down in a prominent location on your homepage and every other page of your site. You’ll find multi language websites will have the language switcher in the header or footer of the page.

What is the best multi language plugin for WordPress?

Following are our top picks for the best WordPress multilingual plugins to easily translate your entire website.

  • WPML.
  • Polylang.
  • Weglot.
  • MultilingualPress.
  • Translate WordPress with GTranslate.
  • Transposh WordPress Translation.
  • Google Website Translator.
  • Loco Translate.

What is the best WordPress translation plugin?

Best Language Translation Plugins for WordPress

  • Weglot.
  • Polylang.
  • Lingotek Translation.
  • Google Language Translator.
  • Google Website Translator.
  • Babble.
  • WPML.
  • MultilingualPress.

How can I make my website multilingual?

Here’s a short checklist of best practices for multilingual optimization:

  1. Translate URLs.
  2. Research long-tail keywords in different languages.
  3. Use only high-quality translations.
  4. Translate meta descriptions.
  5. Use hreflang tags.
  6. Use plugins with robust multilingual SEO.

Which is highest privilege level in WordPress?

User Level 10
The WordPress User Levels range from 0 to 10. A User Level 0 (zero) is the lowest possible Level and User Level 10 is the highest Level–meaning User Level 10 has absolute authority (highest permission level).