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Language Fallback

Set a fallback locale when translations are missing.

Prevents sites from showing English when a chosen language lacks translation files. Automatically downloads the fallback language.

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Language Fallback

Set a fallback locale when translations are missing.

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Language Fallback solves the problem of missing translation files for specific language variants. When a site uses a locale like "Deutsch (Sie)" and a theme or plugin lacks that translation, WordPress defaults to English. This plugin redirects to a fallback locale you define, such as standard "Deutsch", so visitors see content in a related language instead of the default.

  • Automatic fallback loading: When a translation file for the chosen locale is missing, the plugin loads the fallback locale's .mo file without manual intervention.
  • Automatic language download: If the fallback language is not installed on the site, the plugin downloads it from the WordPress language repository.
  • Configurable fallback locale: Set any language as the fallback from the Settings > General page. Works for any language pair, not just formal German.
  • Compatible with modern WordPress: Tested up to version 6.9 and supports the _load_textdomain_just_in_time function introduced in recent releases.
  • Lightweight and focused: Adds a single setting and hooks into translation loading, with no bloat or unnecessary features.

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Prevents sites from showing English when a chosen language lacks translation files. Automatically downloads the fallback language.

  • Language Fallback
  • v2.1.1
  • 5 days ago
  • Apr 25, 2026
  • Access: Silver
  • Bernhard Kau
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