Title: Custom coded language switcher
Last modified: January 9, 2026

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# Custom coded language switcher

 *  Resolved [millend](https://wordpress.org/support/users/millend/)
 * (@millend)
 * [2 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-coded-language-switcher/)
 * Hi there,
 * Could you please give an example of how to implement a custom coded version of
   the lang switcher. Or which plugin’s are compatible, so I can maybe reverse engineer
   my own. Id like a minimal two flags w/ no styles (I will add my own) – just need
   the base functionality.
 * Any small tips/snippets/examples would be highly appreciated and give me direction–
   love the plugin, but the switcher is a bit too much for my purposes as it is.
   If I can get this sorted – will happily purchase the full version.
 * Cheers

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 *  Plugin Support [johndagelmorejextensions](https://wordpress.org/support/users/johndagelmorejextensions/)
 * (@johndagelmorejextensions)
 * [2 months, 3 weeks ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/custom-coded-language-switcher/#post-18780263)
 * Hi there,
 * thanks for reaching out and for the kind words about GPTranslate 🙂
 * Good news: what you’re looking for is already fully achievable without any custom
   coding.
 * You can create a very minimal language switcher (flags only, no dropdown, no 
   titles, no styles) directly from the plugin settings:
    - Disable the dropdown interface
    - Disable language titles
    - Result: you’ll get simple base flags only, clean and unstyled, ready for your
      own CSS customization.
 * From there, you’re free to apply any custom styles you want via your theme or
   custom CSS.
 * Additionally, if you want to place the flags in a very specific position (inline,
   inside a custom container, header, menu area, etc.), you can do that using inline
   positioning combined with a CSS selector targeting the container element.
 * This is explained step-by-step here:
   [https://storejextensions.org/faq/can-i-display-the-language-dropdown-to-a-specific-position-or-element.html](https://storejextensions.org/faq/can-i-display-the-language-dropdown-to-a-specific-position-or-element.html)
 * So in short:
   ✔ No reverse-engineering needed✔ No custom switcher code required
   ✔ Fully configurable via settings
 * Once configured this way, GPTranslate will only handle the functionality, while
   you stay 100% in control of the UI.
 * If you need, I’ll be happy to point you to the exact settings or suggest CSS 
   selectors for your layout.
 * Cheers,

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