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In this article
  • Step 1 | Add Wix Multilingual
  • Step 2 | Set up the app
  • FAQs
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  5. Wix Multilingual: Adding and Setting Up Wix Multilingual

Wix Multilingual: Adding and Setting Up Wix Multilingual

In this article
  • Step 1 | Add Wix Multilingual
  • Step 2 | Set up the app
  • FAQs
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 languages as needed. 
Important:
  • Once you've selected your site's main language, you cannot change it to a different language. If this is something you'd like to see in the future, you can vote for that feature. 
  • We recommend reviewing our list of translatable content before translating your site. 

Step 1 | Add Wix Multilingual

To get started, add Wix Multilingual to your site directly from your editor or your site's dashboard.
  1. Go to the Wix App Market in your site's dashboard.
  2. Type 'Wix Multilingual' in the search box. 
  3. Select Wix Multilingual.
  4. Click Add to Site.
A screenshot of the wix app market with multilingual open

Step 2 | Set up the app

Continue by setting up the app, where you'll choose your main and secondary languages. At this point, you can also decide whether to make your secondary language visible or keep it hidden until you've completed the translation process.

  1. Go to Multilingual in your site's dashboard.

  2. Click Start Now.

  3. Confirm your site's main language, or change it.
    Note: Your main site language is the default language for visitors viewing your site. This cannot be changed after selection.

  4. Select a flag to represent the language on your site.

  5. Add your secondary language:

    1. Click + Add Language.

    2. Select the relevant language from the Language dropdown.
      Tip: You can add more languages later. 

    3. Select the relevant flag from the Flag dropdown.

    4. (Optional) Enable the Locale toggle.
      Important: Only set a locale if you're targeting a specific region, for example, Portuguese for Brazil. Using a locale when you do not need one may affect your site's SEO.

    5. Select How do you want to start translating:

      • Manual translation: Add the translations yourself.

      • Generate translations: Use AI to translate your site content automatically. You can review and edit the translation before publishing.
        Note: You get 5,000 words for free to start.

    6. From the Make site in [language] visible right away? dropdown, select when the site in this language becomes visible to visitors.

      • Yes, make it visible right away: Visitors will be able to see your site in your secondary language (once you publish). You can also do this later if you're not ready yet.

      • No, keep it hidden for now: Your secondary language is hidden until you are ready to display it on your live site.

    7. Click Add Language. 

FAQs

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