Add a new currency to currency switcher wordpress

To add a new currency to a Currency Switcher plugin in WordPress, you'll need to follow these steps:

Method 1: Using the Currency Switcher plugin's built-in currency editor

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Go to Currency Switcher > Currencies.
  3. Click on the Add New Currency button.
  4. Enter the following information:
    • Currency Code: The three-letter code for the new currency (e.g., "XOF" for CFA Franc).
    • Currency Name: The name of the new currency (e.g., "CFA Franc").
    • Symbol: The symbol for the new currency (e.g., "₣").
    • Exchange Rate: The exchange rate for the new currency relative to the base currency (e.g., 1 USD = 655.957 XOF).
  5. Click Add New Currency to save the new currency.

Method 2: Editing the currencies.php file

  1. Log in to your WordPress dashboard.
  2. Go to Appearance > Editor.
  3. In the editor, navigate to the currencies.php file in the wp-content/plugins/currency-switcher directory.
  4. Add the following code to the end of the file:
    $currencies[] = array(
 'code' => 'XOF', // Replace with the new currency code
 'name' => 'CFA Franc', // Replace with the new currency name
 'symbol' => '₣', // Replace with the new currency symbol
 'exchange_rate' => 655.957 // Replace with the exchange rate relative to the base currency
);
  5. Save the changes to the currencies.php file.

Method 3: Using a third-party currency API

Some Currency Switcher plugins, like WP Currency Switcher, allow you to use a third-party currency API to fetch exchange rates and add new currencies. You can check the plugin's documentation for more information on how to use this method.

After adding the new currency, you should be able to switch to it using the Currency Switcher plugin. If you encounter any issues, you may need to clear the plugin's cache or update the plugin to the latest version.