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YITH GeoIP Language Redirect
YITH GeoIP Language Redirect by YITH is a WooCommerce plugin that detects where a visitor is browsing from and sends them to the matching language version of your site. It suits multilingual stores that want visitors to land on the right language without picking it themselves.
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- 1.1.4
- Released
- Apr 22, 2021
- Developer
- YITH
- Type
- WordPress plugin
- Requires
- WooCommerce
- Licence
- GPL
- Included in
- Every plan, or $10.39 a year on its own
What’s new in YITH GeoIP Language Redirect 1.1.4
Version 1.1.4 · Apr 22, 2021
Latest
- NewSupport for WooCommerce 5.2
- ImprovedPlugin Framework
What it does
On a multilingual store, visitors often arrive on a default language page and have to find a language switcher before they can read anything. This plugin removes that step. It reads the visitor's IP address, identifies their country, and redirects them to the language version of the site you have linked to that location. Shoppers start browsing in a language they understand, and you decide how each location is handled.
The plugin works alongside popular WordPress multilingual plugins, so it fits into a setup where your translated content already exists. You define redirect rules based on visitor location, which gives you control over which countries go to which language. It requires WooCommerce and is aimed mainly at international online stores, though the same approach also fits travel blogs and business sites that serve audiences in several countries.
Best for
- WooCommerce stores selling to customers in several countries
- Multilingual shops that already use a translation plugin
- Travel blogs and international business websites
Features
Automatic language redirection
Visitors are sent to the language version of your site that matches their location, so they do not need to choose a language manually.
GeoIP country detection
The plugin reads each visitor's IP address to identify their country and work out which language version they should see.
Custom redirect rules
Site administrators can define how redirection behaves for specific locations, deciding which countries are routed to which language version.
Works with multilingual plugins
It is built to work with popular WordPress multilingual plugins, using the translated versions of your site that those tools already manage.
Multiple languages and countries
You can cover many languages and countries, which helps stores that sell to customers across several regions.
Simple configuration screens
Settings are handled through a straightforward interface, so you can configure redirects without needing technical expertise.
Questions about YITH GeoIP Language Redirect
Does this plugin translate my content?
No. It redirects visitors to language versions of your site that already exist. It is designed to work with popular WordPress multilingual plugins, which handle the translated content, while this plugin decides which version each visitor sees based on location.
How does it know which language to show a visitor?
It uses GeoIP detection, reading the visitor's IP address to identify their country. It then applies the redirect rules you have set up to send that visitor to the matching language version of your site.
Can I control which countries go to which language?
Yes. The plugin includes customizable redirect rules, so site administrators can define the redirection behavior for specific locations and decide which language version visitors from each country are sent to.
Do I need WooCommerce to use it?
Yes. The plugin lists WooCommerce as a requirement, so it is intended for WordPress sites running a WooCommerce store that serves customers in more than one language.
Is YITH GeoIP Language Redirect free?
The code of YITH GeoIP Language Redirect is licensed under the GPL, so anyone may use, change and share it. GPL Feast is a paid service: a plan or a single purchase gives you the download. The developer's own support, licence key and online services are not included.
Which version of YITH GeoIP Language Redirect is this?
Version 1.1.4, released Apr 22, 2021.
What does YITH GeoIP Language Redirect need?
YITH GeoIP Language Redirect needs WooCommerce installed and active.
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