The Language Menu is what site visitors use to navigate from one language to another. Customize its design and layout to perfectly suit your site's style. You can even add a lively animation to draw y...

Wix Multilingual: Setting up a Language Menu

Customize your Language Menu to enhance your site's multilingual experience. Learn how to adjust its design, layout, and animation to match your brand's style, ensuring it captures visitors' attention. You can reorder languages, choose between horizontal or drop-down formats, and personalize the menu's appearance for different states. Additionally, discover how to troubleshoot common issues and understand mobile view limitations. This article empowers you to create an engaging and functional language navigation for your site.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>The Language Menu is what site visitors use to navigate from one language to another. Customize its design and layout to perfectly suit your site's style. You can even add a lively animation to draw your visitors' attention to it.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/f95abf3b-9e32-4899-b777-fbe0b7292213/f15d4b1f-d15c-4b5d-8aa3-acae20f0a9ed.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website language menu" /></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Customize for all of your site's languages:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Designing the Language Menu in your site's main language affects all secondary languages. However, if you want to achieve a specific design for one of your secondary languages, click <strong>Navigate</strong> and select the relevant language. </div><div><br /></div><div><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/26c93921-fe72-44d9-8b89-b0acba3d3a23/266df5e1-17b5-46d3-85e8-029d9b3caa50.png" /></div>  </div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="reordering-languages" level="3">Reordering languages </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Display the languages in your Language Menu in any order you like. Simply drag and drop your languages into position.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Your main language will always appear first in your language menu.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Menu</strong>. </li>  <li>Click a language to drag and drop it into position.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/83e33767-4032-4ac5-84be-affefd5b178b/cca1e46e-b977-4c59-aee9-8ee94878c059.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in Multilingual edit mode" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Menu</strong>. </li>  <li>Click a language to drag and drop it into position.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/cd0dfcd1-d888-49f7-af27-b487c9fec996/9384decc-ac31-453a-b396-0932265a4fbe.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in edit mode" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="changing-the-layout" level="3">Changing the layout</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Customize your Language Menu to best fit your site's style. Decide if you prefer a horizontal or drop-down menu, select how to show flags, and determine how to represent languages. </div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor-0" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor-1" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Menu</strong> <strong>Layout </strong>icon<strong> </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2018/06/20/4fa6a5d1-d55f-4b0c-bd9f-24697271fc81.png" />.</li>  <li>Customize your menu's layout using the options available:
    <ul>
      <li><strong>Menu type: </strong>Select a menu type:
        <ul>
          <li><strong>Horizontal: </strong>Language options are displayed side-by-side.</li>          <li><strong>Dropdown: </strong>Language options are displayed in a drop-down menu.</li>        </ul>      </li>      <li><strong>Show Flags:</strong> Enable this toggle to show flags and customize them using the following options:
        <ul>
          <li><strong>Choose a flag style: </strong>Select your preferred style:<strong> Circle</strong>,<strong> Rectangle </strong>or<strong> Rounded</strong>.</li>          <li><strong>Size:</strong> Increase or decrease the flag size.</li>        </ul>      </li>      <li><strong>Display: </strong>Choose how to display languages: <strong>Full name</strong>,<strong> Abbreviated </strong>or<strong> Flags only</strong>.</li>      <li><strong>Alignment: </strong>Select an alignment option: <strong>Left</strong>, <strong>Center </strong>or <strong>Right</strong>.</li>    </ul>  </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/15763023-22dc-432f-8fba-f3b4f662330b/bd27af37-d5ac-48d2-88f5-85dfb88c0e38.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in edit mode" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Layout</strong> icon<img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/5c3e602a-8647-41f7-bb22-686374bf97ce/2021/07/22/cd35cb5a-d719-4418-8c89-ad0b33312491/bad0640a-6114-4280-972d-1a705ccb03b5.png" />.</li>  <li>Customize your menu's layout using the options available:
    <ul>
      <li><strong>Menu type: </strong>Select a menu type:
        <ul>
          <li><strong>Horizontal: </strong>Language options are displayed side-by-side.</li>          <li><strong>Dropdown: </strong>Language options are displayed in a drop-down menu.</li>        </ul>      </li>      <li><strong>Show Flags:</strong> Enable this toggle to show flags and customize them using the following options:
        <ul>
          <li><strong>Choose a flag style: </strong>Select your preferred style:<strong> Circle</strong>,<strong> Rectangle </strong>or<strong> Rounded</strong>.</li>          <li><strong>Size:</strong> Increase or decrease the flag size.</li>        </ul>      </li>      <li><strong>Display: </strong>Choose how to display languages: <strong>Full name</strong>,<strong> Abbreviated </strong>or<strong> Flags only</strong>.</li>      <li><strong>Alignment: </strong>Select an alignment option: <strong>Left</strong>, <strong>Center </strong>or <strong>Right</strong>.</li>    </ul>  </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/5d1d3791-7e4b-41da-bb06-6cac17ac92fb/b0cada6a-0833-42f8-9f87-9c53d4c07a82.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in Multilingual edit mode" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="changing-the-design" level="3">Changing the design</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Design your language menu visually to complement the look and feel of your site. You can change the design for all three states: regular, hover and clicked. </div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor-2" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor-3" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Menu</strong> <strong>Design </strong><strong>icon</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2018/06/20/647ab92f-b163-41cc-8173-2e544bb11f79.png" />.</li>  <li>(Optional) Select a design.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Customize Design </strong>and customize your menu using the following options:<br />
<strong>Note:</strong> You can set separate designs for the three different menu states: <strong>Regular</strong>, <strong>Hover </strong>and <strong>Clicked</strong>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/39a2e9ab-ab30-4926-b5be-fd06b8c8e1e5/dab4f5c2-0e2c-401c-9748-d21a7ab3cf6e.png" alt="a screenshot of the hover panel" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li><strong>Fill Color &amp; Opacity: </strong>Adjust the color and opacity of the background and separators.</li>  <li><strong>Border: </strong>Adjust the color, opacity and width of the borders.</li>  <li><strong>Corners: </strong>Enter numerical pixel values to change the corner radius of the menu (the larger the values, the rounder the corners.)  <strong>Tip: </strong>Click the center lock to assign different values to different corners.    </li>  <li><strong>Shadow: </strong>Click the <strong>Enable Shadow</strong> toggle to create and customize a shadow around your menu.</li>  <li><strong>Text: </strong>Customize the text's color, font, theme and size.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/c97f9df6-f075-4f2f-8c36-78b8a944e26c/2502d5db-8882-40ab-89ae-dcb34b9f3c8e.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in edit mode" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Customize your menu using the following options:<br />
<strong>Note:</strong> You can set separate designs for the three different menu states: <strong>Regular</strong>, <strong>Hover </strong>and <strong>Clicked</strong>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/39a2e9ab-ab30-4926-b5be-fd06b8c8e1e5/dab4f5c2-0e2c-401c-9748-d21a7ab3cf6e.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix site Multilingual edit language mode" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li><strong>Fill Color &amp; Opacity: </strong>Adjust the color and opacity of the background and separators.</li>  <li><strong>Border: </strong>Adjust the color, opacity and width of the borders.</li>  <li><strong>Corners: </strong>Enter numerical pixel values to change the corner radius of the menu (the larger the values, the rounder the corners.)  <strong>Tip: </strong>Click the center lock to assign different values to different corners.    </li>  <li><strong>Shadow: </strong>Click the <strong>Enable Shadow</strong> toggle to create and customize a shadow around your menu.</li>  <li><strong>Text: </strong>Customize the text's color, font, theme and size.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/b5accfb3-70a3-48b7-a7f3-7a9d1a23a795/c05f028e-e2d6-4d5c-916f-f1407fe1983f.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix site Multilingual edit language mode" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="adding-animation" level="3">Adding animation</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Add an animation to your language menu to make it pop. You can control the animation direction, duration, delay, and decide to show it only in the first visit or in all visits.</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="4">To customize the animation settings: </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Go to the main language version in <a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the Language Menu element on your page.</li>  <li>Click the<strong> Choose Animation </strong>icon<strong> </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/306aaadd-c74c-4bd4-ab43-c6144460af7a/91c1c62b-3f42-4bd7-b317-71eceb4b1dbb.png" />.</li>  <li>Select an animation.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Customize</strong> to edit the animation direction, duration, delay, and decide whether to show it only in the first visit or in all visits. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/28/9afc739e-6d5f-40cc-b5aa-c86d0f762892/eecce498-b949-48df-93d0-ecf248e30f2e.png" alt="a screenshot of a wix website in edit mode" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click a question below to learn more about customizing the language menu:</div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Why is my Language Menu missing?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>If the language menu is missing from your live site or your editor, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-troubleshooting-a-missing-language-menu" target="">read this troubleshooting guide</a>. This guide provides some common reasons why a language menu could be missing, and the way to solve every possible issue. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I design the Language Menu for mobile view?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>A Language Menu for mobile is generated automatically from your desktop version's menu. This language menu is nested within your mobile menu. You can preview how it looks on mobile by accessing your editor's mobile view. While you're able to adjust the text size and layout of your Language Menu on the mobile version, its not yet fully customizable. If this is something you'd like to see in the future, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-request-changing-the-design-of-the-language-menu-on-your-mobile-site" target="">vote for that feature.</a></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I change the language abbreviation in my menu?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Currently, it is not possible to change the language abbreviations in the language menu. The two-letter language abbreviations (e.g. EN for English) are based on <a data-composite="true" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-1_codes" target="_blank">this standard</a>. If this is something you'd like to see in the future, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-request-changing-the-language-abbreviation" target="">vote for that feature</a>.</div></div></div></div>

With Wix Multilingual, you can translate your site manually or automatically, to over 180 languages. Visitors choose the language they prefer and get a more local experience as a result. Tailor a uniq...

Wix Multilingual: An Overview

Discover how to enhance your website's accessibility with Wix Multilingual, allowing you to translate your site into over 180 languages for a more localized experience. Learn to manage translations manually or automatically, customize content for different languages, and optimize your SEO strategy for each version. By following the example of a successful event hall owner, you can reach a broader audience and improve your site's visibility in search results.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>With Wix Multilingual, you can translate your site manually or automatically, to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-languages-available" target="">over 180 languages</a>. Visitors choose the language they prefer and get a more local experience as a result. Tailor a unique version for each language, including different text, imagery, SEO settings, and so much more. </div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Learn how one business made the most out of Wix Multilingual</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Peter is an event hall owner based in Berlin. He recently built a site for his event hall, which caters to a global audience since the hall hosts international artists. </div><div><br /></div><div>Selling show tickets to his diverse clientele, he used Wix Multilingual to translate the Wix Events app. That way, customers from across Europe can view the site in their preferred language, and once they make a purchase, they get an automated confirmation email in their language of choice.</div><div><br /></div><div>To ensure he reaches as much of his audience as possible, Peter created subdomains of his site for every language he supports. He designed each subdomain to promote the artists whose content is most relevant to a specific language audience.</div><div><br /></div><div>By incorporating the translated pages into his SEO strategy, he is able to improve his ranking on search engine results, even in languages other than his primary one.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/05/09/6cb2de13-e966-4581-8e12-deb3a76945a5/d81e883a-1fd6-4de8-b432-b321bd580ac5.gif" alt="a gif of the language selection panel in a live wix site" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="how-does-it-work" level="3">How does it work?</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Once you're finished building the site in your main language, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-adding-and-setting-up-wix-multilingual" target="">add Wix Multilingual</a>. During the setup of the app, you'll select your main and secondary languages. </div><div><br /></div><div>You will then be prompted with the option to translate your site <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-using-the-translation-manager" target="">manually or automatically</a>, so you are in control over how the content is adapted to different language versions of your site. This allows for efficient and customizable language management as your site evolves.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/05/12/68dd29f8-e708-4ba1-a2b2-d45896ddf22e/17a714bd-1838-4e46-88ea-116b11e3e284.png" alt="A screenshot of adding a new language in wix multilingual" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You can also <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-managing-languages-in-a-multilingual-site" target="">manage your translations</a>: add more languages, translate new pages or elements in your site, remove languages, and more. </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/05/12/c3fba13f-b72a-45fd-9a24-439e8cd07cdf/2f1a17c0-854c-4bff-bc7a-9638e66067c0.png" alt="a screenshot of managing languages screen in wix multilingual" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="manage-your-translations-with-ease" level="3">Manage your translations with ease</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Translate or review both your site and <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-translatable-content" target="">apps</a> content in one place using the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-using-the-translation-manager" target="">Translation Manager</a> in your site's dashboard. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The translation manager shows a list of all of your site's content in a single location, indicating what still needs to be translated. You can also hide or delete any languages that you no longer wish to display.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/01/16/5e42f35a-7e3b-47a5-9505-78c67af46777/a097dc87-cb88-4be8-9ab6-c0aaea8c035f.png" alt="A screenshot of the wix website translation dashboard" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="how-visitors-navigate-your-multilingual-site" level="3">How visitors navigate your multilingual site</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Your site visitors can switch languages using a language selection menu that is automatically added to your editor when installing the app. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>The menu shows all published languages on your site, and you can even decide on the order in which the languages appear. You can <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-customizing-the-wix-multilingual-language-menu-on-your-site" target="">customize the menu</a> to your needs, personalizing the design, layout, and text.</div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/07/deea77ac-e5e8-4292-946f-445f796302fd/25ce7804-0016-45f1-8eff-83eba236785d.png" alt="A screenshot of a wix site with the language selector open" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="optimize-seo-for-your-language-versions" level="3">Optimize SEO for your language versions</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Wix Multilingual lets you <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-optimizing-seo-settings-for-multilingual-sites" target="">optimize your SEO settings for each language individually</a>. This means you can tailor your strategy for different locales and strengthen your online presence.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You also have the option to change your URL structure to improve your search ranking. There are three options available; subdirectories, subdomains, and language parameters. <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-editing-your-multilingual-sites-url-structure" target="">Learn more about the benefits and risks of changing your URL structure</a></div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/05/09/15f5355e-ec2d-4e21-b849-43efeb4e289d/348e1bf4-a446-4d6c-8b41-f2fab24a2d7c.png" alt="a screenshot of the seo pane in the wix editor" /></div></div>

Wix Multilingual lets you present your content in diverse languages, ensuring a global audience can fully engage with your site. Add the app to your site, select your primary site language, and add la...

Wix Multilingual: Adding and Setting Up Wix Multilingual

Discover how to use Wix Multilingual to present your site content in multiple languages, allowing you to engage a global audience. Learn to add the app, set your primary and secondary languages, and manage visibility options for translations. This feature enhances accessibility and user experience, ensuring that visitors can interact with your site in their preferred language.

Can't see the Language Menu? No problem, you can always add it again. Below are some common reasons why your Language Menu could be missing, and the way to solve every issue. The language menu is miss...

Wix Multilingual: Troubleshooting a Missing Language Menu

Discover how to troubleshoot and restore the Language Menu on your Wix site. This article outlines common reasons why the Language Menu may be missing from both your live site and editor, such as hidden secondary languages or overlapping elements. Learn effective solutions to make the Language Menu visible again, ensuring your visitors can easily switch languages and enhancing their experience on your site.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Can't see the Language Menu? No problem, you can always add it again. Below are some common reasons why your Language Menu could be missing, and the way to solve every issue. </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/26/373a9d9b-81b6-454e-9927-b5ed80fd5950/64829c5d-b5dc-4cc4-8c2a-8bb553478bb0.png" alt="A screenshot of a wix website with the language panel" /></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="the-language-menu-is-missing-from-your-live-site" level="3">The language menu is missing from your live site</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If the Language Menu doesn't appear on your live site but is still visible in your editor, your secondary language might be hidden. When your main language is the only visible language, the Language Menu is not displayed to visitors.  </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Any time you add a secondary language to your site, it's hidden by default. When your translation is ready to go live, you need to make the secondary language visible. </div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Dashboard" class="tab-heading heading-0 recommended">Dashboard</div><div data-slug="Wix-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-1">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-2">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Fdashboard%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%2Fwix-multilingual%2Fmanage-languages%3F&amp;title=Select+a+site&amp;primaryButtonText=Go+to+Multilingual" target="_blank">Go to Multilingual</a> in your site's dashboard.</li>  <li>Ensure the secondary language is visible:
    <ol>
      <li>Click the <strong>Status </strong>drop-down next to the relevant secondary language.</li>      <li>Select <strong>Visible</strong>.</li>    </ol>  </li>  <li>(In the editor) Click <strong>Publish </strong>at the top right to publish your site.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/22/20142e5e-0832-4688-8baf-e568cc9f5d15/e86f7ee8-2192-439b-b362-978e33eeae48.png" alt="A screenshot of the Wix Multilingual Language Dashboard" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Settings </strong>at the top and select <strong>Multilingual</strong>. </li>  <li>Ensure the secondary language is visible:
    <ol>
      <li>Click the <strong>Status </strong>drop-down next to the relevant secondary language.</li>      <li>Select <strong>Visible</strong>.</li>    </ol>  </li>  <li>(In the editor) Click <strong>Publish </strong>at the top right to publish your site.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/22/20142e5e-0832-4688-8baf-e568cc9f5d15/e86f7ee8-2192-439b-b362-978e33eeae48.png" alt="A screenshot of the Wix Multilingual Language Dashboard" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Switch languages </strong>drop-down menu at the top of the editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Languages</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/01/19/f38f4a36-3bc3-4bfa-a51b-055e12856d33/3a65cf53-1988-48e4-8104-3c0e7f911a08.png" alt="A screenshot of clicking the Switch Languages drop-down menu at the top of the Studio Editor." /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Ensure the secondary language is visible:
    <ol>
      <li>Click the <strong>Status </strong>drop-down next to the relevant secondary language.</li>      <li>Select <strong>Visible</strong>.</li>    </ol>  </li>  <li>(In the editor) Click <strong>Publish </strong>at the top right to publish your site.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/22/20142e5e-0832-4688-8baf-e568cc9f5d15/e86f7ee8-2192-439b-b362-978e33eeae48.png" alt="A screenshot of the Wix Multilingual Language Dashboard" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="the-language-menu-is-missing-from-your-editor" level="3">The Language Menu is missing from your editor</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If you're unable to see the Language Menu in your editor, there are several reasons to look into. </div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="another-element-is-hiding-the-language-menu" level="4">Another element is hiding the Language Menu</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If your Language Menu is hidden behind, or overlapped, by another element, you might not see it on your live site. You can use the layers panel to locate the Language Menu and then <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-editor-arranging-elements-using-right-click" target="">bring it to the front</a> so it is visible.</div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor-0" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor-1" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Tools </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/d6b40156-9694-4cfe-9209-54815ef9d6dc/2024/01/12/4c0374a1-4410-4ccd-a881-c358bb276ba0/043403b4-e604-4b9e-85b4-c81ca93425dd.png" /> at the top of the editor.</li>  <li>Select the <strong>Layers</strong> checkbox.</li>  <li>Select the <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/26/4101279b-b9b6-438d-9cdb-b3bde0ed3182/090846c3-d335-4891-a104-9a99b4a8eaf2.png" /> <strong>Language Menu</strong><strong> </strong>in the <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-editor-using-the-layers-panel" target="">Layers panel</a>. <br />
<strong>Tip: </strong>You can find the language menu by click <strong>Header</strong> / <strong>Page</strong> / <strong>Footer</strong> to view the layers of each section, or the <strong>Arrow</strong> icon <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/5c3e602a-8647-41f7-bb22-686374bf97ce/2021/02/23/f19eec54-f06e-43e0-8ef6-0dc2cc5252a5/8ba99e3c-10aa-4865-92f7-17a29906c6a7.png" /> next to a specific layer.</li>  <li>Click and drag the <strong>Language Menu</strong> up to reorder it. When it appears as the first element on the list, it also visually appears as the top layer in your editor. </li>  <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Publish</strong>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/26/d9ccf214-8313-4a84-ad29-4aa2ca2bbd85/b0367d17-904f-4fce-bebb-edf15e256654.png" alt="A screenshot of the Tools panel in the wix editor" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Layers</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2023/06/14/04ddf52b-c4d7-4038-8eb0-a61afb6a0c43/05c3793a-3fa5-48f0-bd8b-1a5d09e69269.png" /> on the left side of the editor.</li>  <li>Hover over the Language Menu and click the <strong>More Actions</strong> icon <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2023/06/14/0367ea12-5bf2-45e3-a0a0-923a0dc6c805/f45629cf-1966-444f-81e4-7ab7767235f3.png" />.</li>  <li>Hover over <strong>Arrange</strong>.</li>  <li>Select <strong>Bring to Front</strong>. </li>  <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Publish</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/26/c505e5a7-7a5b-416a-a70d-3b407e54e16f/3076be72-af5e-42a7-bdb3-b814eba3faa2.png" alt="A screenshot of the wix studio editor layers panel" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="the-language-menu-was-deleted" level="4">The Language Menu was deleted</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>If you accidentally deleted the Language Menu, don't worry, you can always re-add it, just like other elements. </div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Wix-Editor-2" class="tab-heading heading-0">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor-3" class="tab-heading heading-1">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Add Elements </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/65d5031a-8d20-483c-b08f-0a758e1cf2fd/68a0236f-77f4-43c6-931f-8298ae691a9e/2022/11/17/01f24c8b-2ea3-4d06-a26d-9975a43d617e/a79e245b-4870-4444-ba82-248eca4eb9a7.png" /> on the left side of the editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Menu &amp; Anchor</strong>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Language Menus</strong>.</li>  <li>Click a menu or drag the menu to the relevant location.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Publish</strong>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/15/78652bc3-fa34-480a-8710-69d9d73ec920/e344f988-b364-40ff-8f28-01f9aa7a69a6.png" alt="A screenshot of the wix editor add language menu tab" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Add Elements </strong><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8696077d-830a-4b1e-bd86-9df98f89994a/2023/06/14/cef22a14-dfc9-43c7-a54f-72ed83266050/741248d2-4240-497e-a282-2a7d15d8afac.png" /> on the left side of the editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Multilingual</strong>.</li>  <li>Click a menu or drag the menu to the relevant location.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Save</strong> or <strong>Publish</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/02/26/2cce953c-66e7-41bd-9da5-6f407d8f9741/e9a3216f-9627-45c5-b612-38562ca4c943.png" alt="A screenshot of the wix studio add language menu tab" /></div></div></div></div></div></div>

If you no longer need the Wix Multilingual app on your site or wish to change your site's main language, you can completely remove it. Deleting the app will permanently erase all editor translations, ...

Wix Multilingual: Deleting Wix Multilingual from Your Site

Learn how to permanently remove the Wix Multilingual app from your site and the implications of doing so, including the loss of all translations. Before deleting, consider duplicating your site or exporting translations for future reference. The article guides you through the deletion process in the Wix Editor, Studio Editor, and Dashboard, ensuring you understand the necessary steps to publish your changes effectively.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>If you no longer need the Wix Multilingual app on your site or wish to change your site's main language, you can completely remove it. Deleting the app will permanently erase all editor translations, and translations from any Wix apps you have installed. </div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Before removing Wix Multilingual, consider these precautionary measures:</div><div class="info-content"><ul>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/duplicating-your-site-1472847" target="">Duplic</a><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/duplicating-your-site-1472847" target="">ating your site</a> so you'll have access to your previous translations, site design and layout.</li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-exporting-and-importing-site-content-for-manual-translation" target="">Exporting your translations</a> so that you can reference or import translations back to your site after re-adding Wix Multilingual.</li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="deleting-wix-multilingual-from-your-site" level="3">Deleting Wix Multilingual from your site</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>You can delete Wix Multilingual if you're sure you want to permanently remove all the translations from your site. You'll be taken to your editor to finish deleting the Wix Multilingual app if your site has visual elements that were translated.</div></div><div data-component-type="tabs"><div class="tabs-wrapper"><div class="headings-wrapper"><div data-slug="Dashboard" class="tab-heading heading-0">Dashboard</div><div data-slug="Wix-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-1">Wix Editor</div><div data-slug="Studio-Editor" class="tab-heading heading-2">Studio Editor</div></div><div class="tab-contents-wrapper"><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Manage%20Apps&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D/manage-installed-apps/" target="_blank">Go to Manage Apps</a> in your site's dashboard.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>More Actions icon</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/03/18/3bc5e8f7-eeaa-4e9b-8abe-a6ae694665aa/b64b3b0a-9307-48eb-a592-f94103a55681.png" /> next to <strong>Wix Multilingual</strong>.</li>  <li>Select <strong>Delete</strong>.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/03/18/3cf4d99f-1320-424d-8d75-f6f1c91dedf1/d6af00f0-2d3a-424c-8944-409c6fe4d723.png" alt="A screenshot of the wix apps with multilingual open" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>(Optional) If the app has visual elements on your site, click <strong>Go to Editor</strong>. </li>  <li>Enter a reason for deleting and click <strong>Delete App</strong>.</li>  <li>Publish your site so changes go live.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/03/18/fcfd3dd4-2234-4a67-bc89-33f440e1f05b/5d988e7d-bd99-4b86-8845-bdf1fdab5799.png" alt="a screenshot of the wix dashboard delete app pop up" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Add Apps </strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/9432a2ad-f01d-4a3d-ae53-370c37e15e62/2021/08/03/fdcc8d12-ecb3-421c-a278-fe93efb89199/5194a332-470f-4570-97c4-4a4d50882da0.jpg" /> on the left side of the editor.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Apps</strong> at the bottom.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>More Actions icon</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/5c3e602a-8647-41f7-bb22-686374bf97ce/2022/06/16/6e388455-16cc-48cf-8765-a34d7eae4f77/83c70019-2204-4de8-88fa-3415ca2e4ab9.png" /> next to <strong>Wix Multilingual</strong>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Delete</strong>.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Why are you deleting this app?</strong> drop-down and select a reason.</li>  <li>(Optional) Type any additional feedback in the <strong>Details </strong>field.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Delete App</strong>.</li>  <li>Publish your site so changes go live.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/03/18/f371288b-ed25-47a4-96b8-bb33ab32984d/57d71c2e-9484-45d6-9072-991a9f55408f.png" alt="a screenshot of the wix editor manage apps tab with wix multilingual menu open and delete is marked" /></div></div></div><div class="tab-content"><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/account/site-selector/?actionUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Feditor%2F%7BmetaSiteId%7D%3FeditorSessionId%3D%7Besi%7D%26" target="_blank">Go to your editor</a>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>App Market</strong> <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/06/17/becc27d9-b388-4e3e-8128-11ab1443b489/0594e48e-2df7-427e-b292-10549b9c4238.png" /> on the left. </li>  <li>Click <strong>Manage Apps</strong> at the bottom of the panel.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>More Actions</strong> icon <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/5c3e602a-8647-41f7-bb22-686374bf97ce/2022/06/16/6e388455-16cc-48cf-8765-a34d7eae4f77/83c70019-2204-4de8-88fa-3415ca2e4ab9.png" /> next to <strong>Wix Multilingual</strong>.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Delete</strong>.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>Why are you deleting this app?</strong> drop-down and select a reason.</li>  <li>(Optional) Type any additional feedback in the <strong>Details </strong>field.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Delete App</strong>.</li>  <li>Publish your site so changes go live.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/03/18/e606449c-88b9-4cce-a002-9693dd896386/9dea9fa8-c62b-488c-adc2-36f9b912fdc0.png" alt="a screenshot of the wix studio editor manage apps tab with wix multilingual menu open and delete is marked" /></div></div></div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click a question below to learn more.</div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What happens to my word credit when I delete the app? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>If you want to reinstall the app later, any previously purchased word credits will not be reinstated. You may need to purchase additional <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-auto-translating-your-site" target="">word credits</a> to auto-translate your site.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Why do I still see Wix Multilingual in my dashboard after deleting the app?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>If you still see the Wix Multilingual app in your dashboard after deletion, refresh the dashboard tab.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">How do I check how many word credits I have left?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>When auto-translating your site, you automatically receive 3,000 free word credits. If you need to top up your word credits, you can choose from 3 translation packages; 3K Words, 10K Words or 50K Words.</div><div><br /></div><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://manage.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?siteType=HtmlWeb&amp;actionUrl=https:%2F%2Fwww.wix.com%2Fdashboard%2F%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D%2Fmultilingual%3F&amp;title=Select%20a%20site&amp;buttonText=Go+to+Multilingual" target="_blank">Go to the Translation Manager</a> in your site's dashboard.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Check word credit balance</strong> at the bottom-left of the Translation Manager. </li></ol><div><br /></div><div><img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/01/09/adee105e-6af1-4cd8-8e84-42c842fea902/6ac416b6-f1d3-493a-a91a-a758964dd8a5.png" /></div></div></div></div>

Currently, flags are available for all the countries included in the ISO-3166 standard. What flags would you like to add to your Wix Multilingual Language Menu? Submit a ticket with your feedback and ...

Wix Multilingual Request: Additional Flags

Share your thoughts on which flags you'd like to see added to your Wix Multilingual Language Menu. Learn how to check the available flags and manage your language settings in the Editor. You can easily view, change, and customize the flags displayed in your Language Menu, helping you enhance your site's multilingual experience. Your feedback is valuable as we strive to improve our offerings!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, flags are available for all the countries included in the <a data-composite="true" href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISO_3166" target="_blank">ISO-3166</a> standard. </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>What flags would you like to add to your Wix Multilingual Language Menu? <a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/support-chatbot?nodeId=9f9e6802-edc0-4fcf-b727-25876a7e00c2&amp;referral=Kb" target="_blank">Submit a ticket with your feedback and suggestions</a></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Click to learn how to check the available flags in Wix Multilingual</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><ol><li>Click the <strong>Switch Language </strong>panel in the Editor.</li><li>Click <strong>Manage Languages</strong>. </li><li>Click the <strong>Show More</strong> icon <img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/9432a2ad-f01d-4a3d-ae53-370c37e15e62/2019/06/03/2e464eb4-8821-4a60-b2c6-c42fae341324/9899cdaf-cc14-4a55-8c29-f74f4b17d4b5.png" /> next to a language.</li><li>Click <strong>Change Flag</strong>.</li><li>Click the flag drop-down menu to view the available flags for that language.</li></ol></div></div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Tip:</div><div class="info-content"><div>You can choose to <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-customizing-the-wix-multilingual-language-menu-on-your-site" target="">show or hide the flags on your Language Menu</a> by clicking the <strong>Layouts</strong> icon<img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/8769cf44-f342-494c-b25f-cc98c9da3e82/2018/06/20/4fa6a5d1-d55f-4b0c-bd9f-24697271fc81.png" />.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, the Wix Multilingual language menu is displayed in English, rather than in the respective language (i.e. the menu items say &quot;English and &quot;Spanish&quot;, rather than &quot;English ...

Wix Multilingual Request: Displaying the Language Menu in the Respective Languages of Your Site

Discover how to provide feedback on the Wix Multilingual language menu, which currently displays language options in English instead of their respective languages. Your input is valuable as Wix continuously works to enhance its products, and your suggestions will be shared with the appropriate team for consideration.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, the Wix Multilingual language menu is displayed in English, rather than in the respective language (i.e. the menu items say &quot;English and &quot;Spanish&quot;, rather than &quot;English and &quot;Español&quot;).</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><span style="color: rgb(32, 69, 94); font-family: helvetica-neue, helvetica-neue-latin, helvetica-neue-cyrillic, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">We appreciate your request for such a feature. We are always working to update and improve our products, and have forwarded your feedback to the relevant department.</span></div>

Currently, the two-letter language abbreviations (e.g. EN for English) are based on this standard. It is not possible to change the abbreviations used.  We are always working to update and improve our...

Wix Multilingual Request: Changing the Language Abbreviation

Discover the standard two-letter language abbreviations used in Wix, such as EN for English. While these abbreviations cannot be changed, your feedback is valued as we continuously strive to enhance our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, the two-letter language abbreviations (e.g. EN for English) are based on <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_ISO_639-1_codes" target="_blank">this standard</a>. It is not possible to change the abbreviations used.  </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><span style="color: rgb(32, 69, 94); font-family: helvetica-neue, helvetica-neue-latin, helvetica-neue-cyrillic, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; background-color: rgb(255, 255, 255); text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; display: inline !important; float: none;">We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</span></div>

While you can customize the text size and layout of your Language Menu on mobile, it is not possible to make the design completely different from desktop.We are always working to update and improve ou...

Wix Multilingual Request: Changing the Design of the Language Menu on Your Mobile Site

Discover how to customize the text size and layout of your Language Menu on mobile. While you can make adjustments, keep in mind that the design will remain consistent with the desktop version. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>While you can customize the text size and layout of your <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-customizing-the-wix-multilingual-language-menu-on-your-site" target="">Language Menu</a> on mobile, it is not possible to make the design completely different from desktop.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is hugely appreciated.</div></div>

Currently Wix Site Search works with Wix Blog, Bookings and several other Wix apps, however Wix Site Search doesn't currently work with Wix Multilingual. We are always working to update and improve ou...

Wix Multilingual Request: Using Wix Site Search with Wix Multilingual

Discover how Wix Site Search integrates with Wix Blog, Bookings, and other Wix apps to enhance your site's functionality. While it currently doesn't support Wix Multilingual, your feedback helps us improve our products. Stay informed about updates to maximize your site's potential.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently Wix Site Search works with Wix Blog, Bookings and <a href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/about-wix-site-search#wix-site-search-limitations-1" target="_blank">several other Wix apps</a>, however Wix Site Search doesn't currently work with Wix Multilingual. </div></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/59ef43fb-880d-46b2-bdce-82e4aaffaaec/2020/05/16/b357e282-71a2-448f-8a4d-38cbf04d3d16/619836b0-57b7-4355-b37d-cb35a76a8163.png" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently, Wix Multilingual is not available on the Wix App.We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Wix Multilingual Request: Using the Wix App with Wix Multilingual

Discover the current status of Wix Multilingual and its availability on the Wix App. While it's not yet offered, your feedback is valuable as Wix continues to enhance its products. Stay informed about future updates and improvements!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, Wix Multilingual is not available on the Wix App.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Translate your automated emails into your site's various languages. Communicate with your audience in their preferred language to create a personalized experience. For example, in a global online stor...

Wix Multilingual: Translating Automated Emails

Translate your automated emails to connect with your audience in their preferred languages, enhancing their experience on your site. Learn how to access and customize your automated emails in the Automations tab, ensuring they are sent in the correct language based on your contacts' preferences. This article guides you through the setup process, including using Wix Multilingual, and offers tips for managing your automations effectively.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Translate your automated emails into your site's various languages. Communicate with your audience in their preferred language to create a personalized experience. For example, in a global online store, a customer from Spain who places an order, can receive an order confirmation email in Spanish.</div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="translating-automated-emails" level="3">Translating automated emails</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Head over to the Automations tab in your site's dashboard to access your automated emails. When editing an automated email, you can select the relevant language and localize the content. </div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">Before you begin, make sure to: </div><div class="info-content"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-adding-and-setting-up-wix-multilingual" target="">Add and set up Wix Multilingual</a>.</li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-managing-languages-in-a-multilingual-site#showing-or-hiding-a-language-on-your-site" target="">Set your secondary language to visible</a>.</li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-automations-creating-an-automation-with-the-new-builder" target="">Create the relevant email automation</a>. </li>  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/the-new-automation-builder-customizing-automated-emails" target="">Customize your automated email</a>. </li></ol></div></div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="" level="4">To translate automated emails: </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li><a data-composite="true" href="https://www.wix.com/my-account/site-selector/?buttonText=Open%20Wix%20Automations&amp;title=Select%20a%20Site&amp;autoSelectOnSingleSite=true&amp;actionUrl=https://www.wix.com/dashboard/%7B%7BmetaSiteId%7D%7D/triggers/" target="_blank">Go to Automations</a> in your site's dashboard.</li>  <li>Click the <strong>More Actions</strong> icon <img data-composite="true" src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/c9645f94-44fe-471f-91a6-7d149990294c/2016/08/30/cb2477ce-1f52-430f-897a-e530377d9b60.svg" /> next to the relevant automation.</li>  <li>Click <strong>Edit</strong>. </li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/12/22/a2475668-4abc-42e4-8a5e-8db94e906868/faf6cf04-4b36-49a1-94ba-229a3fc55f97.png" alt="A screenshot of the Automations tab in your site's dashboard" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Click the <strong>Send an email</strong> action.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/12/22/b9e7ca76-d9df-499b-a3bd-31bdb5aa9ec8/5aa571f8-3fda-44ee-8485-2f84f0e94b17.png" alt="A screenshot of the Automations builder in your site's dashboard" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Click <strong>Edit</strong> under <strong>Create an email</strong> in the left panel.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/12/22/08ecd5f1-a493-45ad-8d68-8a9eb247831d/b41ff9f6-81b9-48d7-9cdd-bfdd627bf476.png" alt="A screenshot of the Automations builder in your site's dashboard" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Click the <strong>Now editing</strong> drop-down at the top and choose a language.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="image"><div class="img-container" style="text-align:center"><img src="https://d2x3xhvgiqkx42.cloudfront.net/12345678-1234-1234-1234-1234567890ab/50f70a50-058e-44ed-a4da-8b9312f94060/2024/12/22/b6cedef2-11cc-48aa-bce0-1318677c0d06/add388a7-7c70-4620-b783-c50a9ccfc8d4.png" alt="A screenshot of the Automations builder in your site's dashboard" /></div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ol>
  <li>Edit the content of your email. </li>  <li>Click <strong>Save &amp; Continue</strong>.</li>  <li>When you're ready, click <strong>Publish changes</strong> to activate your automation.</li></ol></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="green"><div class="info-title">What's next? </div><div class="info-content"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/the-new-automation-builder-managing-your-automations" target="">Manage your automations</a>. You can edit, duplicate, and rename existing automations and deactivate those you don't need.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click a question below to learn more about translating your automated emails. </div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What determines the language the email is sent in? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>The email is determined by the language of the contact who is receiving the email. If the language of the contact doesn't match one of your site languages, the email defaults to the main site language. You can view a contact's language in <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/about-your-contact-list" target="">Wix Contacts</a>. Keep track of which languages are most used by your audience to prioritize your efforts.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I translate pre-installed automated emails as well as the ones I create? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes. You can translate both pre-installed automated emails and the automated emails that you created. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What if I have added a language but have not made it visible on my site? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>If a language is not <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-managing-languages-in-a-multilingual-site#showing-or-hiding-a-language-on-your-site" target="">visible</a> on your site, your automated emails will not be available for translation in that language.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Do I have to manually translate each version of my automated emails myself? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes, you will need to manually translate each language version of your automated emails. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What happens if I add more languages to my site after setting up this automation?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Once you make the new language live and visible on your site, you'll be able to edit the automation and access the version of that language. </div></div></div></div>

A locale is a combination of language and region. Add locales to adjust your site's text for different physical areas of the same language. Locales align your site's content with the distinct needs of...

Wix Multilingual: About Locales

Discover how to enhance your site's engagement by adding locales, which combine language and region to tailor your content for different audiences. This feature allows you to create distinct versions of your site for various regions, improving relevance and user experience. Learn when and how to implement locales effectively, and consider the implications for your site's management and SEO. By following best practices, you can better connect with your target audience.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>A locale is a combination of language and region. Add locales to adjust your site's text for different physical areas of the same language. Locales align your site's content with the distinct needs of your target audience. For example, set versions of your site for English in England (en-GB) and in Ireland (en-IE). Each version will get its own URL and regional formats (e.g., metric vs. imperial systems). </div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><ul>
  <li>Setting locales is optional. </li>  <li>Locales may be beneficial for sites that have different content per region.</li>  <li>Selecting a region may reduce SEO discoverability in other regions. </li></ul></div></div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="when-adding-locales-can-be-beneficial" level="3">When adding locales can be beneficial</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Adding locales depends on the content you want to display to your target audience. It can be beneficial for sites that:</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li>Focus on specific groups of people.</li>  <li>Cater to different regional preferences within the same language.</li>  <li>Have content which varies between regions. </li></ul></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="example-1-a-few-regions-with-the-same-language" level="4">Example 1: A few regions with the same language </h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>This is the best use case for adding a region per language. For example, let's say you built a site for a law firm with offices in both Australia and New Zealand. You can display your local teams in your sites about page for each country. It's justified to add locales because you know that your business is in specific places. Although both places speak English, you have different content for each site version. This may include different team members, legal terms, images of your offices, contact information, etc.</div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="example-2-one-prominent-main-language-and-one-with-a-specific-local" level="4">Example 2: One prominent main language and one with a specific local</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Assume your site has a large audience in English. Now, you want to create specialty content for an English-speaking region like Australia. You can keep English (en) as your site's main language and not add a region. Later, if you have a distinct content variation, you can add a secondary language with a region (en-AU). </div></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="example-3-one-region-with-a-few-languages" level="4">Example 3: One region with a few languages</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>This use case does not justify adding a region per language. For example, let's say you built a site for an online store. Your audience is in Canada, where both English and French are official languages. You can select one of these languages as a main language and the other as a secondary language. You don't need to add locales. The reason is that search engines already know the location of the site. They also know the location of your site visitors. That's how they show them relevant search results, and besides, the content is similar. </div></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="considerations-for-adding-regions-for-languages" level="3">Considerations for adding regions for languages</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li><strong>Effort: </strong>Managing several locales requires more resources and complicates content creation and maintenance. If your audience is small or non-segmented, the added effort may not be worthwhile.</li>  <li><strong>Business expansion:</strong> Consider the long-term implications of expanding your business. Adding a locale might help target a specific audience now. But later when you want to reach a wider audience, you will have more work. You will need to either add more locales or change your site's main locale.</li>  <li><strong>Commitment: </strong>To change your site's main language, you need to uninstall Wix Multilingual. This action deletes all translations. When you reinstall it later, you will need to translate your site again.</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="questions-to-ask-yourself" level="3">Questions to ask yourself</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>To sum up, adding locales is a powerful feature. It can improve engagement when applied with best practice. This can be well-appreciated by your site's audience. But it might not be the best fit for your site. To decide, these are the questions you need to answer yes to: </div></div><div data-component-type="text"><ul>
  <li>Do you have a <strong>distinct</strong> difference between the different language versions of your site?</li>  <li>Can you <strong>maintain</strong> a few site versions, know the local phrasing, and be able to adjust the local phrasing for each?</li>  <li>Are you certain that these are the <strong>specific</strong> locales you want to target?</li></ul></div><div data-component-type="line"><hr line-style="thin" /></div><div data-component-type="heading"><h2 id="faqs" level="3">FAQs</h2></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>Click a question below to learn more about adding locales.</div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I create different versions of my site for regions within the same country?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>No. It's not possible to add regions within the same country. Locales are different from dialects. For example, you can't have a site in the US and create separate versions for New York and Texas. If you would like to see this feature added, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-request-using-multiple-dialects-of-the-same-language" target="">vote for it here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>Note: </strong>Some language dialects are available, such as simplified Chinese and traditional Chinese.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What are locales?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div><a data-composite="true" href="https://developers.google.com/search/docs/specialty/international/localized-versions#language-codes" target="_blank">A locale</a> is a combination of language and regional aspects. These include date formats, currency, and measurements. For example, &quot;en-US&quot; represents English as spoken and formatted in the United States. While &quot;en-GB&quot; pertains to English as used in the United Kingdom. </div><div><br /></div><div>In Wix Multilingual both the regional formats and the content need to be different. You can always <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/changing-your-sites-regional-settings" target="">change your site's regional settings</a> to whatever suits your needs. For example, you can set your site's locale to be in Israel. Then use Saudi Arabia's regional formats like time and currency and set your site's main language to be French.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">What are regions? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>In the context of a locale, <a data-composite="true" href="https://developers.google.com/search/docs/specialty/international/localized-versions#language-codes" target="_blank">a region</a> refers to a specific geographical area or country. The region influences how people use the language. It also tells us how to configure regional settings. These include factors like date formats, currency symbols, and measurements. They also have certain linguistic variations that are unique to the region. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Do I need to know the local phrasing to localize the content?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>Yes, you are the one that will be adjusting your site's content. Wix offers the feature of specifying a locale. All actual localization of the content remains in your hands. This means that you need to know the words used in the specific locale. For example, to know that &quot;Clearance Sale&quot; is for the en-US version of your site. But that &quot;Closing Down Sale&quot; is for the en-GB version. You also need to change every relevant text on your site. </div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I change my mind about the locale later?</h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>The answer depends on your site settings. </div><div><br /></div><div>If the locale is in your site's main language, then<strong> </strong>no. Once you decide on a locale during the setup, it becomes a fixed setting that you cannot change later. If you need a different locale, you'll need to uninstall Wix Multilingual and re-add it. This action will delete all your translations. If you would like to see this feature added, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-request-changing-your-sites-main-language" target="">vote for it here</a>.</div><div><br /></div><div>But, if your locale is in your site's secondary languages, then<strong> </strong>yes. You can add new secondary locales or delete existing ones as needed. Know that this process is complex. To keep your translations, you will need to first export your site content. Then, remove the language, add the language with the region, and then import the content back.</div></div></div></div><div data-component-type="collapsible"><div><h4 class="collapsible-title">Can I show different items on my site per locale? </h4><div class="collapsible-content"><div>That depends on the item and the app they're in. You can adjust some aspects per language, but not all. </div><div><br /></div><div>For Wix apps like Stores, Events, and more, you can translate the names of items or events per locale one by one. For example, you can use &quot;jumper&quot; for en-GB and &quot;sweatshirt&quot; for en-US. </div><div><br /></div><div>But you cannot have different items per locale. For example, if you have a clothing store selling in Canada and Australia. You cannot show the winter collection in one site version and the summer collection in the other. If you would like to see this feature added, <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-stores-request-showing-or-hiding-products-per-language-in-wix-stores" target="">vote for it here</a>.</div></div></div></div>

Currently, with the CMS (Content Management System) and Wix Multilingual, it is not possible to use different document files for each of your site's languages. This refers to the Document and Multi-Do...

Wix Multilingual Request: Supporting Different CMS Documents per Language

Discover the current limitations of using different document files for each language on your site with the CMS and Wix Multilingual features. While you can't use separate documents for each language in CMS collections, you can learn more about translating your CMS collection content. Your feedback is valuable as we continue to enhance our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, with the CMS (Content Management System) and Wix Multilingual, it is not possible to use different document files for each of your site's languages. This refers to the Document and Multi-Document field types in CMS collections.</div><div><br /></div><div>Learn more about <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-translating-cms-collection-content" target="_blank">translating CMS collection content</a>.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

You can now change your site's main language in Wix Multilingual. Your site has 1 main language and any number of secondary languages. Changing the main language is designed for situations where you c...

Wix Multilingual Request: Changing Your Site's Main Language

Discover how to change your site's main language in Wix Multilingual, allowing you to adjust your primary language if you initially selected the wrong one or if your business has shifted to a different language. Keep in mind that changing the main language does not automatically translate your existing content, so you'll need to manage translations separately.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>You can now <a data-composite="true" href="https://support.wix.com/en/article/wix-multilingual-managing-your-languages" target="">change your site's main language in Wix Multilingual</a>. Your site has 1 main language and any number of secondary languages. Changing the main language is designed for situations where you chose the wrong original language when you first set up Wix Multilingual, or your business has switched to a different primary language.</div></div><div data-component-type="informative"><div class="info-container" info-color="blue"><div class="info-title">Note:</div><div class="info-content"><div>Changing your main language does not translate your existing content.</div></div></div></div>

Currently, you can translate your site one language at a time. This feature will allow you to translate your site into multiple languages at the same time, saving you time and streamlining the process...

Wix Multilingual Request: Translating Multiple Languages at the Same Time

Discover how to translate your site into multiple languages simultaneously, making it easier to manage multilingual content. This new feature saves you time and streamlines the translation process, allowing you to reach a broader audience effectively. Your feedback helps us enhance our products, so stay tuned for more updates!

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently, you can translate your site one language at a time. This feature will allow you to translate your site into multiple languages at the same time, saving you time and streamlining the process of managing multilingual content.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

Currently in the translation manager, your content is grouped and listed according to how the translation manager processes it, not in the order you added it to your site.We are always working to upda...

Wix Multilingual Request: Viewing Content in Site Order in the Translation Manager

Discover how the translation manager organizes your content based on its processing rather than the order of addition to your site. Stay informed about ongoing updates and improvements, as your feedback plays a crucial role in enhancing our products.

<div data-component-type="text"><div>Currently in the translation manager, your content is grouped and listed according to how the translation manager processes it, not in the order you added it to your site.</div></div><div data-component-type="text"><div>We are always working to update and improve our products, and your feedback is greatly appreciated.</div></div>

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