WordPress - update language files

Question

I installed WordPress 3.8 in english language. I'm thinking about change default language (manual upload translation files).

But there's something I don't know: does WordPress itself will be able to upgrade this files in the future?

Answer 1

Yes .. It will.

You also need to change the language code in the wp-config.php

the default is :

define ('WPLANG', '');

Change it to the language code you need :

Example ( German )

define ('WPLANG', 'de_DE');

or Italian

define ('WPLANG', 'it_IT');

Since, however, from your question I can safely assume that you are not a high-level developer , it would be better if you will just download the whole WP package in your language , ( you can find the list HERE ) and upload it to your server . ( meaning - re-install / upgrade ).

The reason I am saying that is that since wp 3.8 there is somewhat of a new system to handle language upgrades separately , and thus also new folders ( Languages ).

Just be careful not to overwrite the old wp-content folder , and also not the old wp-config.php providing that you made the changes described above . ( But remember , if wp3.8 you need the new language folder in wp-content )

If you have not made those changes , just overwrite also the , but remember to update all the other info ( like DB name , DB address , DB User and DB password , and also the Unique Keys and Salts.