--- title: "Language Switcher for WordPress" url: https://staging.linguator.com/features/language-switcher/ date: 2026-08-20 modified: 2026-09-16 lang: en author: "cpsatinder" description: "MULTILINGUAL NAVIGATION Language Switcher for WordPress Add a powerful language switcher using WordPress menus and widgets, Gutenberg blocks, or the dedicated Elementor widget. Get Linguator Switcher Types Menu, Block &..." word_count: 807 --- # Language Switcher for WordPress MULTILINGUAL NAVIGATION # Language Switcher for WordPress Add a powerful language switcher using WordPress menus and widgets, Gutenberg blocks, or the dedicated Elementor widget. [ Get Linguator ](https://wordpress.org/plugins/translate-words/) Switcher Types Menu, Block & Elementor 2+ Layouts List, Dropdown & More Display Flags, Names & Codes Auto-Hide Untranslated Pages Features ## Everything You Need for Language Switcher EDITOR COMPATIBILITY ### WordPress Language Switcher - Add the language switcher to navigation menus or supported widget areas without building a custom solution. - Add Linguator’s dedicated Language Switcher block directly inside the WordPress block editor. - Add the dedicated switcher directly inside Elementor pages or templates. ![wordpress_language_switcher](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/wordpress_language_switcher.jpg) ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/customize_switcher.jpg) DISPLAY SETTINGS ### Customize Switcher - Display language names, flags, language codes, or a combination of these options depending on the switcher type. - Use list or dropdown layouts with the standard switcher, while Elementor supports horizontal, vertical, and dropdown layouts. - Hide the current language or hide languages when the current content does not have a translated version. ## More Ways to Build a Multilingual Website Linguator goes beyond language switching. Explore more tools for translating, organizing, and managing multilingual content across WordPress. ### Glossary Feature Define preferred terms and translations to keep brand names, product terms, and key phrases consistent across languages. ### AI Translation for Gutenberg Translate supported Gutenberg blocks while keeping your existing block structure and page layout intact. ### AI Translation for Elementor Translate supported Elementor widgets, templates, and page content without rebuilding the same design for every language. ### Multilingual SEO & Hreflang Use language-specific URLs and hreflang handling to help search engines understand different versions of your multilingual content. ### Menu & Media Translation Create language-specific menus and translate media details such as image titles, captions, alt text, and descriptions for different languages. ### RTL Language Support Build multilingual websites for right-to-left languages with RTL support so supported layouts and language-specific content display correctly. ## Real Feedback from Our Plugin Users ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) language switcher is very easy to setup, just added it to my menu and it works fine. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fosfolipid-review-image.png) @fosfolipid ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) I tried other multilingual plugins but the switcher setup was always confusing. This one is much easier. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/David-review-image.png) @david ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) I needed a language switcher for my Elementor site and this worked really good ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/lordofchaospt-review-image.png) @lordofchaospt ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) nice feature for multilingual sites. i can choose the languages and control how the switcher looks. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/len.jpeg) @aubrey_clark ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) I like that i can choose how the languages are displayed, dropdown works perfect for my site. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/BitsounisProject-user-image.png) @sleepymario ![review-quote](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/double_quote.svg) ![review-stars](/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/five-star.svg) simple language switcher and easy to customize. Exactly what i was looking for. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/puresaian-user-image.png) @antoni [ Read All Reviews ](https://wordpress.org/plugins/translate-words/#reviews) FAQ ## Frequently Asked Questions... Can't find the answer you're looking for? Our support team is ready to help. ![](https://staging.linguator.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cool-team.png) We’re Known for Our Support! Stuck somewhere? Reach out to our helpful team for fast and friendly assistance. [ Contact Support ](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/linguator-multilingual-ai-translation/) ### What is a language switcher in WordPress? A language switcher gives visitors a way to switch between the available language versions of your website. Linguator links each language option to the corresponding translated URL. ### Which language switcher types does Linguator support? Linguator provides WordPress menu, Gutenberg block, and Elementor widget switcher options. ### Where can I add the language switcher? Depending on your WordPress setup, you can use it in navigation menus, widget areas, Gutenberg pages, or Elementor pages and templates. ### Can I display language flags? Yes. Linguator lets you display flags and language names and language codes. ### What happens if a translation is unavailable? If the language is not hidden and Linguator cannot find a translated version of the current page, the standard switcher can link to that language’s homepage. There is also an option to force language links to the homepage. ### Can I customize the Elementor language switcher? Yes. The Elementor widget includes controls for layout, flags, language names and codes, alignment, typography, colors, spacing, borders, flag appearance, and dropdown styling. ### Does the language switcher translate my website? No. The switcher itself is for navigation between existing language versions. Linguator’s page, bulk, and inline translation tools are used to create and manage the translated content of the website. A language switcher gives visitors a way to switch between the available language versions of your website. Linguator links each language option to the corresponding translated URL. Linguator provides WordPress menu, Gutenberg block, and Elementor widget switcher options. Depending on your WordPress setup, you can use it in navigation menus, widget areas, Gutenberg pages, or Elementor pages and templates. Yes. Linguator lets you display flags and language names and language codes. If the language is not hidden and Linguator cannot find a translated version of the current page, the standard switcher can link to that language's homepage. There is also an option to force language links to the homepage. Yes. The Elementor widget includes controls for layout, flags, language names and codes, alignment, typography, colors, spacing, borders, flag appearance, and dropdown styling. No. The switcher itself is for navigation between existing language versions. Linguator's page, bulk, and inline translation tools are used to create and manage the translated content of the website.