Setting Widget Language
Overview
Configure the AllAccessible widget to display in your preferred language or automatically detect your visitors' language preferences. This guide explains language configuration and multi-language support.
Who This Is For
Multi-language website owners
International businesses
Sites serving diverse audiences
Anyone needing non-English accessibility tools
What You'll Learn
How to set default widget language
Auto-detection features
Available languages
How users can change language
Supported Languages
AllAccessible widget supports 35+ languages:
Western European:
English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Dutch
Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Polish, Romanian
Catalan, Galician
Eastern European:
Russian, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Hungarian, Bulgarian
Croatian, Serbian, Slovenian
Middle Eastern:
Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, Persian (Farsi)
Asian:
Chinese (Simplified & Traditional), Japanese, Korean
Thai, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Hindi
Other:
Greek, Estonian, Latvian, Lithuanian
More languages added regularly!
How Language Selection Works
Auto-Detection (Default)
Automatic Process:
Widget loads on your site
Detects visitor's browser language
Displays widget in that language (if supported)
Falls back to English if language not supported
Example:
French visitor: Widget appears in French
Spanish visitor: Widget appears in Spanish
Thai visitor: Widget appears in Thai
Swahili visitor: Widget appears in English (not yet supported)
Benefit: No configuration needed, works automatically
Manual Default Language
Set a specific default language:
Use When:
Your website is primarily in one language
Target audience speaks specific language
Want consistency regardless of browser settings
Configuration:
Dashboard → Sites → [Your Site] → Widget Settings
Find "Language Settings" section
Select default language from dropdown
Save changes
Example:
Website: Spanish-language site serving Latin America Setting: Default Language = Spanish (es) Result: All visitors see Spanish widget, regardless of browser language
User Language Control
Visitors Can Change Language:
In the Widget:
Open accessibility widget
Scroll to widget footer
Click language selector (flag or language name)
Choose from available languages
Widget updates instantly
Preference Saved:
User's choice saved in browser
Persists across sessions
Overrides auto-detection and defaults
📷 Widget language selector
Setting Default Language
For Single-Language Sites
Step 1: Determine Your Primary Language
Examples:
US business → English (en)
French company → French (fr)
Spanish website → Spanish (es)
German site → German (de)
Step 2: Configure in Dashboard
Widget Settings → Language Settings
Default Language dropdown
Select your language
Save Changes
Step 3: Verify (After 1 Hour)
Visit your website
Open widget
Verify default language is correct
For Multi-Language Sites
Option 1: Auto-Detection (Recommended)
Best for: International audiences
Configuration:
Default Language: Leave as "Auto-Detect"
Widget adapts to each visitor
Pros:
✅ Personalized experience
✅ No configuration per language
✅ Covers all supported languages
Cons:
⚠️ May not match your page language if browser set differently
Option 2: Match Page Language
Best for: WPML, Polylang, or similar multi-language setups
Advanced Implementation:
// Detect current page language
const pageLanguage = document.documentElement.lang || 'en';// Configure widget
window.AllAccessibleConfig = {
language: pageLanguage
};
Result: Widget language always matches page language
Language Configuration Examples
Example 1: Spanish Business in US
Goal: Serve Spanish and English speakers
Configuration:
Default Language: Auto-Detect
Primary website: English
Spanish version available
Result:
English browsers see English widget
Spanish browsers see Spanish widget
Users can manually switch
Example 2: French-Canadian Company
Goal: Serve French-speaking Canadians
Configuration:
Default Language: French (fr)
All visitors see French first
English available for anglophone visitors
Result:
Default: French widget
Users can switch to English if needed
Example 3: International E-Commerce
Goal: Serve 20+ countries
Configuration:
Default Language: Auto-Detect
No manual override
Trust browser detection
Result:
German visitors: German widget
Japanese visitors: Japanese widget
Brazilian visitors: Portuguese widget
Automatic localization
Right-to-Left (RTL) Language Support
Arabic and Hebrew
Automatic RTL Support:
Widget interface flips for RTL languages
Text aligns right
Icons mirror appropriately
Navigation flow reversed
No Configuration Needed:
Set language to Arabic (ar) or Hebrew (he)
RTL automatically applies
📷 Widget in RTL mode
Translation Quality
Professional Translations
All AllAccessible languages are:
✅ Professionally translated (not machine translation)
✅ Reviewed by native speakers
✅ Culturally appropriate
✅ Accessibility terminology accurate
Regularly Updated:
New features translated on release
Community feedback incorporated
Continuous quality improvement
Contributing Translations
See an error or want to help?
How to Contribute:
Email: [email protected]
Include:
Language
Current text
Suggested correction
Context/explanation
We Appreciate:
Native speaker corrections
Cultural appropriateness feedback
Terminology suggestions
Language and Accessibility Statement
Important: Accessibility statement language matches widget language
How It Works:
Widget in Spanish → Statement in Spanish
Widget in French → Statement in French
All statement content is translated
If You Customize Statement:
Customizations appear in all languages
Consider translating custom content
Or keep custom sections in primary language only
Common Questions
Q: Can I have different languages for different subdomains?
A: Yes! Each subdomain can have its own default language setting.
Q: What if my language isn't supported?
A: Widget falls back to English. Contact support to request new language additions.
Q: Can users permanently set their language preference?
A: Yes! Their selection is saved in browser local storage and persists across sessions.
Q: Does language setting affect the dashboard?
A: No. Dashboard language is separate from widget language.
Q: Can I translate the widget myself?
A: AllAccessible provides all translations. Custom translations not currently supported.
Q: How often are new languages added?
A: Quarterly releases typically include 1-3 new languages based on user demand.
Q: Do updates affect language availability?
A: No. Language updates are separate from widget customization updates.
Troubleshooting Language Issues
Issue: Widget Not in Expected Language
Possible Causes:
Browser language different from expected
User previously selected different language
Default language not configured
Solutions:
Check browser language settings
Clear browser local storage
Set manual default language in dashboard
Hard refresh page
Issue: Some Text Still in English
Cause: Incomplete translation or new feature
Solution:
Report to [email protected]
Include screenshot and language
We'll add missing translations in next update
Issue: Language Selector Not Visible
Cause: Single-language configuration
Solution:
Language selector appears when multiple languages detected
Ensure auto-detect is enabled, or
Configure to show selector always (future feature)
Best Practices
1. Match Your Website
If your website has language switcher:
Coordinate widget language with page language
Provide consistent experience
Consider JavaScript to sync both
2. Test All Languages
Before deploying:
Test each language you expect
Verify translations are accurate
Check RTL languages display correctly
Ensure all features work in all languages
3. Consider SEO
Widget language doesn't affect SEO, but:
Accessibility statement language should match page
Consider creating language-specific statement pages
Use hreflang tags for multi-language sites
Related Articles
Widget Customization Overview - All options
Customizing Widget Colors - Color selection
Understanding Widget Features - Feature list
Accessibility Statement Language - Statement translation
Last Updated: October 2025
Supported Languages: 35+
Auto-Detection: Enabled by default
RTL Support: Arabic, Hebrew, Persian