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How to Change the Language of WordPress?

Overview

To change your site's global language, go to Settings > General in your WordPress dashboard, select your target language from the Site Language dropdown, and save your changes. WordPress automatically updates all native structural components — such as registration form labels, search buttons, system alerts, checkout fields, and navigation labels — to match your selected language. Custom content you have written is not automatically translated and must be updated manually.

Tip: Ensure you have logged in to your WordPress Administration Panel (/wp-admin) using an account with Administrator privileges before proceeding.

How do I configure the site language step by step?

Procedures:

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. In the left-hand admin menu, click Settings, then click General.
  3. Scroll to the Site Language dropdown and select the language you want to set.
  4. Scroll to the bottom of the page and click Save Changes.



The page will reload automatically. Built-in text elements — including dashboard menus, headings, form labels, and system messages — will display in your selected language.

Key Administrative Notes

    No. Changing the global site language updates only the system's native structural strings — such as buttons, forms, and error messages. It will not automatically translate custom content you have written, including course descriptions, blog articles, or marketing headers. Custom content must still be translated manually using the WordPress block editor.