Don't Guess My Language
a year ago
- #Localization
- #Web Development
- #UX
- IP geolocation should not be used to determine language preferences as it is unreliable.
- Countries often have multiple official languages, making IP-based language assumptions incorrect.
- Browsers send an 'Accept-Language' header which accurately reflects user language preferences.
- Forcing a language based on IP can frustrate users, especially those using VPNs or traveling.
- The best practice is to use the 'Accept-Language' header and allow users to manually change the language if needed.
- GeoIP can be used for other purposes like currency or shipping, but not for language.