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WooCommerce has language packs available that translate its strings into various languages. These are usually installed automatically, but you can double-check or install them manually if necessary.

  1. Automatic Installation:
    • When you change the WordPress site language, WooCommerce should automatically download the correct language files if they are available.
  2. Manual Installation:
    • If the language files aren’t automatically downloaded, you might need to install them manually or ensure they’re up to date via Dashboard > Updates.
  3. Check Language Files:
    • Go to wp-content/languages/plugins/ to ensure the WooCommerce language files (woocommerce-LOCALE.mo and woocommerce-LOCALE.po) are present.

3. Translate Custom Text

Some text might not be covered by WooCommerce’s built-in translations, such as custom or theme-specific text. For this, use a translation plugin:

  1. Use a Translation Plugin:
    • Plugins like Loco Translate or WPML are popular for translating custom text strings.
    • Loco Translate allows you to directly translate text from within your WordPress dashboard.
    • Install the plugin and use it to modify and add translations as needed.

4. Verify the Changes

Once you’ve set up and checked everything, browse through your store to ensure everything is correctly translated. Pay special attention to areas like:

  • Product pages
  • Cart and checkout pages
  • Email templates

Additional Tips

  • Compatibility: Ensure your theme and other plugins are compatible with your chosen language. Some plugins or themes may not have complete language support.
  • Child Themes: If you are customizing specific text in your theme, consider using a child theme to ensure that updates to the parent theme do not overwrite your changes.
  • Custom Functions: For any additional custom text needing translation, consider using WordPress’s internationalization functions __() and _e() in your theme or plugin code.

Following these steps should enable you to successfully change the language of your WooCommerce store to meet your needs.