Change default Language

  • Resolved javenwang

    (@javenwang)


    3 months, 2 weeks ago

    Hello, community,

    I’m facing an issue with my multilingual website built on WordPress. I have a domain targeting the Russian market: linsyaluminum.ru.

    Initially, I created all my content in English and then used the TranslatePress plugin to translate it into Russian. I then set the default language to Russian in the plugin settings.

    My goal is to have visitors see the Russian content directly when they access linsyaluminum.ru, without any language code in the URL (i.e., not linsyaluminum.ru/ru).

    However, even after setting Russian as the default language, the website still displays in English when I visit linsyaluminum.ru.

    I’ve already cleared my browser cache and server cache, but the issue persists. I’m not sure what I’m missing. Any suggestions on how to resolve this would be greatly appreciated!

    Thank you!

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  • In General Settings, All Languages Section, you need to move Russian above English – drag & drop on the dots on the left. It’s a bit confusing as the above field is “default language” but this section determines the order of how the languages will be displayed.

    Plugin Support Anghel Emanuel

    (@anghelemanuel99)

    Hello there,

    Thank you for reaching us!

    Changing the default language will invalidate existing translations. We can’t keep them because the translations are directional and you’ll also need to change ALL your content directly in the new language.

    The default language is the language your content was written in.

    If you want another language to be the first language, then simply enable:

    • Use TranslatePress -> Settings -> Subdirectory for default language -> Yes
    • Reorder the languages

    If there’s anything else, please let me know!

    Kind Regards,

    Plugin Support Anghel Emanuel

    (@anghelemanuel99)

    Hello there,

    Since 5 days have already passed since you did not send us any replies, I will close this thread and mark it as “Solved”.

    If there’s anything else, please let us know!

    Kind Regards,

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