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The <strong>Currency Switcher for WooCommerce<\/strong> makes your store feel local to everyone, no matter where they are.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\uded2 <strong>What It Does<\/strong><br \/>\nThis plugin empowers your WooCommerce store to dynamically display product prices in multiple currencies based on a customer\u2019s location, language, or personal choice. It handles everything from real-time exchange rates to per-product pricing, ensuring your pricing stays relevant and accurate.<\/p>\n\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 Whether you're a solo entrepreneur with a growing customer base or a large online retailer, this plugin helps boost trust and sales by removing barriers like unfamiliar pricing and currency confusion.<\/p>\n\n<h3>\ud83c\udf1f Key Features<\/h3>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Real-Time Exchange Rates<\/strong><br \/>\nAutomatically update prices using up-to-date exchange rates from reliable providers.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Per Product Currency Pricing<\/strong><br \/>\nSet unique prices per product in each currency \u2014 no need for complex formulas.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Location-Based Currency Switching<\/strong><br \/>\nAutomatically switch currencies based on the customer\u2019s IP or selected billing\/shipping country.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Language-Based Currency Switching<\/strong><br \/>\nIntegrates with multilingual plugins to switch currency based on user language.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Flexible Display Options<\/strong><br \/>\nAdd the currency switcher as a widget, shortcode, dropdown, radio buttons, or link list \u2014 wherever it fits best on your site.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Easy Checkout Behavior Control<\/strong><br \/>\nChoose to lock in the currency during checkout or revert to your store's default currency.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Admin Order Currency Override<\/strong><br \/>\nChange the order currency manually from the admin panel when needed.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Shortcode-Ready<\/strong><br \/>\nInsert currency switchers or converted prices anywhere in your content or theme files.<\/p>\n\n<p>\u2714\ufe0f <strong>Developer Friendly<\/strong><br \/>\nHooks and filters allow advanced customization. Shortcodes and functions available for complete flexibility.<\/p>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udca1 Use Cases<\/h3>\n\n<ul>\n<li>\ud83c\udf0d <strong>International Shops<\/strong>: Offer a seamless shopping experience for customers worldwide.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83d\udecd\ufe0f <strong>Subscription &amp; Membership Sites<\/strong>: Set different pricing tiers by currency.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83c\udfaf <strong>Geo-targeted Promotions<\/strong>: Adjust prices based on location for strategic marketing.<\/li>\n<li>\ud83e\ude99 <strong>Cryptocurrency-Friendly Stores<\/strong>: Add Bitcoin, Ethereum, and more using supported plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>\ud83d\udd27 Available Shortcodes<\/h3>\n\n<p>Add these to any post, page, or widget:<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_drop_down_box]<\/code> \u2013 Simple dropdown  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_radio_list]<\/code> \u2013 Neat radio buttons  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_link_list]<\/code> \u2013 Currency links  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_product_price_table]<\/code> \u2013 Show product prices in all currencies  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_convert_price]<\/code> \u2013 Convert any custom price  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_current_currency_symbol]<\/code> \u2013 Display current symbol  <\/li>\n<li><code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_current_currency_code]<\/code> \u2013 Display current code<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<!--section=installation-->\n<ol>\n<li>Upload the plugin folder to <code>\/wp-content\/plugins\/<\/code>.<\/li>\n<li>Go to <strong>Plugins &gt; Installed Plugins<\/strong> and activate it.<\/li>\n<li>Visit <strong>WooCommerce &gt; Settings &gt; Currency Switcher<\/strong> to configure your options.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n<!--section=faq-->\n<dl>\n<dt id='q%3A%20will%20this%20plugin%20automatically%20detect%20a%20customer%E2%80%99s%20location%20and%20change%20the%20currency%3F'><h3>Q: Will this plugin automatically detect a customer\u2019s location and change the currency?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes, it can automatically detect the user\u2019s location using their IP address and show prices in the relevant currency. You can also override this behavior based on billing\/shipping country or user-selected preferences.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20can%20i%20show%20different%20product%20prices%20for%20each%20currency%3F'><h3>Q: Can I show different product prices for each currency?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Absolutely. You can manually set specific product prices for each currency directly from the product editing screen.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20what%20happens%20at%20checkout%3F%20will%20the%20currency%20change%20back%20to%20default%3F'><h3>Q: What happens at checkout? Will the currency change back to default?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: That\u2019s up to you! You can choose to either preserve the selected currency through to payment or revert to the store's base currency during checkout.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20can%20customers%20manually%20switch%20currencies%3F'><h3>Q: Can customers manually switch currencies?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes. You can add a switcher to your site using a widget or a shortcode in any format \u2014 dropdown, links, or radio buttons.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20is%20this%20plugin%20compatible%20with%20wpml%20or%20polylang%20for%20multilingual%20sites%3F'><h3>Q: Is this plugin compatible with WPML or Polylang for multilingual sites?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes, and it even allows you to assign different currencies based on selected language\/locale.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20how%20are%20exchange%20rates%20handled%3F'><h3>Q: How are exchange rates handled?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Exchange rates can be updated automatically from a variety of providers, or you can input them manually.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20what%20if%20my%20exchange%20rates%20provider%20requires%20an%20api%20key%20%28e.g.%2C%20coinmarketcap%29%3F'><h3>Q: What if my exchange rates provider requires an API key (e.g., CoinMarketCap)?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Simply enter your API key in the plugin settings under WooCommerce &gt; Settings &gt; Currency Switcher &gt; Exchange Rates.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20does%20it%20support%20cryptocurrencies%20like%20bitcoin%20or%20ethereum%3F'><h3>Q: Does it support cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin or Ethereum?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes! You\u2019ll need to install the <a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/woocommerce-all-currencies\/\">All Currencies for WooCommerce<\/a> plugin to enable crypto support.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20can%20i%20force%20a%20currency%20using%20a%20url%20parameter%3F'><h3>Q: Can I force a currency using a URL parameter?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes. You can add <code>?alg_currency=USD<\/code> to any page URL to switch to USD (replace with any currency code).<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20why%20is%20the%20paypal%20currency%20incorrect%20in%20email%20receipts%3F'><h3>Q: Why is the PayPal currency incorrect in email receipts?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: The default PayPal integration may not support multi-currency. We recommend switching to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.angelleye.com\/product\/woocommerce-paypal-plugin\/\">this PayPal plugin<\/a> for full compatibility.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20can%20i%20show%20converted%20prices%20in%20custom%20templates%20using%20code%3F'><h3>Q: Can I show converted prices in custom templates using code?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes. Use the function <code>alg_get_product_price_by_currency()<\/code> to get and format the price in any currency.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20how%20do%20i%20exclude%20certain%20currencies%20from%20using%20rounding%20or%20pretty%20pricing%3F'><h3>Q: How do I exclude certain currencies from using rounding or pretty pricing?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: You can use the <code>alg_wc_currency_switcher_correction<\/code> filter to disable rounding for specific currencies like BTC.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20will%20this%20plugin%20work%20with%20woocommerce%20subscriptions%3F'><h3>Q: Will this plugin work with WooCommerce Subscriptions?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: It works with most standard WooCommerce extensions, but multi-currency recurring billing may depend on the gateway\u2019s capabilities. We recommend testing your configuration thoroughly.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20how%20can%20i%20display%20the%20current%20currency%20symbol%20or%20code%20anywhere%20on%20my%20site%3F'><h3>Q: How can I display the current currency symbol or code anywhere on my site?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Use the shortcodes <code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_current_currency_symbol]<\/code> or <code>[woocommerce_currency_switcher_current_currency_code]<\/code>.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20can%20i%20set%20different%20shipping%20costs%20for%20different%20currencies%3F'><h3>Q: Can I set different shipping costs for different currencies?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Yes, you can adjust shipping prices using filters or enable conversion on shipping costs in the plugin\u2019s settings.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20how%20can%20i%20show%20the%20currency%20switcher%20only%20on%20specific%20pages%3F'><h3>Q: How can I show the currency switcher only on specific pages?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Use conditional shortcodes or WooCommerce template hooks to display the switcher only where you need it.<\/p><\/dd>\n<dt id='q%3A%20what%20if%20my%20server%20doesn%E2%80%99t%20support%20some%20exchange%20rate%20apis%3F'><h3>Q: What if my server doesn\u2019t support some exchange rate APIs?<\/h3><\/dt>\n<dd><p>A: Make sure SOAP or cURL is enabled. 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