Language selector not showing in the footer

Store Design
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Topic summary

Language selector not visible on desktop and mobile for a Shopify store (URL and password provided). The goal is to show a language switcher in the footer.

Core guidance: The selector appears only when multiple languages are added and at least one additional language is published. This relies on Shopify’s default functionality, not a theme-specific customization.

Action steps:

  • In Shopify admin, go to Settings > Languages > Add language.
  • Add the desired language(s).
  • In Unpublished languages, open the menu (three dots) and select Publish.
  • After publishing, the language selector should display on the site.

Resources: Shopify help article on managing languages; multiple screenshots illustrating the admin steps.

Status: No confirmation from the original poster that the issue is resolved. The discussion implies the fix is to add and publish an additional language; remains open pending implementation and verification.

Summarized with AI on December 12. AI used: gpt-5.
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Hi! I’ve been trying to enable the language selector on my website, but it isn’t showing on desktop and mobile.

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website is https://wepavape.myshopify.com
Password: 2024test

Thanks in advance,

  • Andrea
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@AndreaCc yes its work by default Shopify function can you please add more Language

https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/international/languages/manage-languages

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Hello @AndreaCc

To enable the language selector on your website, make sure you have added at least two languages. If you haven’t added them yet, follow below these steps after logging into your Shopify admin:

  1. Go to Settings.
    (Refer to this screenshot: Settings)

  2. Click on Languages, then select Add language.
    (Screenshot: Add Language)

  3. Choose the language you want to add.
    (Screenshot: Select Language)

  4. Navigate to the Unpublished languages section.
    (Screenshot: Unpublished Languages)

  5. Click on the three dots next to the language you want to enable and select Publish.
    (Screenshot: Publish Language)

Once published, the language selector should appear on your website.
(Screenshot: Language Selector)

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