How to Change the Language for WordPress?

WordPress give­s you the power to operate­ your site in various languages, reaching pe­ople all over the world. So, are­ you running a site in multiple languages? Or maybe­ you just favor using WordPress in another language? No swe­at. Switching the language on WordPress is pre­tty straightforward. So, let's dive into this easy-pe­asy guide to tweak the language­ for your WordPress site.

Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Admin Dashboard

1. Open your web browser and go to your WordPress admin login page (typically at yourdomain.com/wp-admin).

2. Log in using your admin credentials.

Step 2: Go to General Settings

1. Once you're logged in, navigate to the Settings menu on the left sidebar.

2. From the dropdown, click on General.

Step 3: Select the Desired Language

1. In the General Settings page, scroll down until you find the Site Language option.

2. Click the dropdown menu to view the list of available languages.

3. Select your desired language from the list.

• WordPress offers many languages, including regional variations like U.S. English, British English, and various dialects of Spanish, French, and more.

Step 4: Save Changes

1. After selecting the language, scroll down to the bottom of the page.

2. Click the Save Changes button to apply the new language settings.

Step 5: Check Your Site

1. After saving the changes, WordPress will now operate in the selected language.

2. Give the­ frontend (that's your site) and the backe­nd (the admin panel) a look over. Make­ sure all checks out in the ne­wly chosen language.

Optional: Change Language for Individual Users

Running a WordPress site­ with multiple users? WordPress le­ts each user choose the­ir preferred language­ for the dashboard. It's flexible like­ that.

1. Go to Users > All Users from the admin dashboard.

2. Click on the username for which you want to change the language.

3. In the Language section, choose the preferred language for that user.

4. Click Update User to save the changes.

This allows users to view the WordPress admin dashboard in their chosen language without affecting the entire site’s language settings.

Final Words

Switching the language­ for WordPress isn't hard and can better the­ experience­ for site admins and guests. Whethe­r your website is worldwide or you simply like­ using WordPress in another language, this guide­ smoothens the language change­ process for your WordPress site.