Title: Slim Language Switcher – Multilingual Manager with hreflang SEO Tags Author: Slim Plugins Published: September 23, 2026 Last modified: September 24, 2026 --- Search plugins ![](https://ps.w.org/slim-language-switcher/assets/banner-772x250.png?rev=3709490) ![](https://ps.w.org/slim-language-switcher/assets/icon-256x256.gif?rev=3709490) # Slim Language Switcher – Multilingual Manager with hreflang SEO Tags By [Slim Plugins](https://profiles.wordpress.org/slimplugins/) [Download](https://downloads.wordpress.org/plugin/slim-language-switcher.1.1.2.zip) * [Details](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slim-language-switcher/#description) * [Reviews](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slim-language-switcher/#reviews) * [Installation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slim-language-switcher/#installation) * [Development](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slim-language-switcher/#developers) [Support](https://wordpress.org/support/plugin/slim-language-switcher/) ## Description Slim Language Switcher helps you present the same content in multiple languages without replacing WordPress’s own language files. Add the languages you support, assign a default URL to each one, then optionally override those URLs on posts, pages, products, and terms. The plugin outputs a language switcher (shortcode or block) and can print hreflang tags plus JSON-LD for search engines. #### Features * Language directory stored in WordPress options (no custom database tables) * Light, dark, and auto themes with editable color palettes * Dropdown, list, and inline layouts * Live appearance designer with a copyable shortcode * Language Switcher block with layout and theme controls * Alternate URL fields on posts, pages, public post types, and public taxonomies * Optional WooCommerce shop, product category, and product tag support * Optional hreflang and JSON-LD output This plugin does not translate content automatically. Pair it with translated pages or a separate translation workflow. ### Developer Notes Render the switcher in a theme: ``` echo slim_language_switcher_get_switcher( array( 'layout' => 'dropdown', 'theme' => 'auto' ) ); ``` CSS custom properties used by the switcher: * `--mlmgr-bg` * `--mlmgr-text` * `--mlmgr-border` * `--mlmgr-hover-bg` * `--mlmgr-hover-text` * `--mlmgr-accent` * `--mlmgr-radius` * `--mlmgr-font-size` Post and term meta key for alternate URLs: `_slim_language_switcher_urls`. ## Screenshots [⌊Frontend language switcher dropdown on a post.⌉⌊Frontend language switcher dropdown on a post.⌉[ Frontend language switcher dropdown on a post. [⌊Languages screen — add languages, flags, default URLs, and reorder the list.⌉⌊ Languages screen — add languages, flags, default URLs, and reorder the list.⌉[ Languages screen — add languages, flags, default URLs, and reorder the list. [⌊Appearance designer with live preview and a copyable shortcode.⌉⌊Appearance designer with live preview and a copyable shortcode.⌉[ Appearance designer with live preview and a copyable shortcode. [⌊Settings for hreflang, JSON-LD, switcher visibility, and uninstall behavior.⌉⌊ Settings for hreflang, JSON-LD, switcher visibility, and uninstall behavior.⌉[ Settings for hreflang, JSON-LD, switcher visibility, and uninstall behavior. [⌊Help screen with shortcode, block, and PHP usage.⌉⌊Help screen with shortcode, block, and PHP usage.⌉[ Help screen with shortcode, block, and PHP usage. ## Blocks This plugin provides 1 block. * Language Switcher Display a customizable language switcher. ## Installation 1. Upload the `slim-language-switcher` folder to the `/wp-content/plugins/` directory, or install the plugin from the WordPress plugins screen. 2. Activate the plugin through the Plugins screen. 3. Open **Slim Language Switcher Languages** and add your languages. 4. Style the switcher under **Appearance**, then place it with the shortcode, the Language Switcher block, or the PHP helper. ## FAQ ### How do I display the switcher? Use the shortcode `[slim_language_switcher]`, insert the Language Switcher block, or call `slim_language_switcher_get_switcher()` in a theme template. ### What shortcode attributes are available? layout (`dropdown`, `list`, `inline`), `theme` (`light`, `dark`, `auto`), `flags`(` yes` or `no`), and `names` (`yes` or `no`). Omit an attribute to inherit the value saved in Appearance. ### Does the plugin translate my site? No. It stores language metadata and alternate URLs, then helps visitors move between those URLs. ### What happens when I delete the plugin? By default all plugin data is removed. Enable **Keep languages, settings, and alternate URLs if the plugin is deleted** in Settings if you want to preserve them. ## Reviews There are no reviews for this plugin. ## Contributors & Developers “Slim Language Switcher – Multilingual Manager with hreflang SEO Tags” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin. Contributors * [ Slim Plugins ](https://profiles.wordpress.org/slimplugins/) [Translate “Slim Language Switcher – Multilingual Manager with hreflang SEO Tags” into your language.](https://translate.wordpress.org/projects/wp-plugins/slim-language-switcher) ### Interested in development? [Browse the code](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/browser/slim-language-switcher/), check out the [SVN repository](https://plugins.svn.wordpress.org/slim-language-switcher/), or subscribe to the [development log](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slim-language-switcher/) by [RSS](https://plugins.trac.wordpress.org/log/slim-language-switcher/?limit=100&mode=stop_on_copy&format=rss). ## Changelog #### 1.1.2 * Updated the directory title and plugin homepage URL. #### 1.1.1 * Distinctive Slim Language Switcher name and slug. * Hardened HTML escaping for switcher and flag output. #### 1.0.0 * Initial release. ## Meta * Version **1.1.2** * Last updated **15 hours ago** * Active installations **Fewer than 10** * WordPress version ** 6.6 or higher ** * Tested up to **7.1.2** * PHP version ** 7.4 or higher ** * Tags * [hreflang](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/hreflang/)[language](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/language/) [multilingual](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/multilingual/)[switcher](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/switcher/) [translation](https://wordpress.org/plugins/tags/translation/) * [Advanced View](https://wordpress.org/plugins/slim-language-switcher/advanced/) ## Ratings No reviews have been submitted yet. 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