CURCY, also known as WooCommerce Multi Currency, is a versatile plugin designed to enhance WooCommerce stores by allowing them to display and process transactions in multiple currencies. This plugin, developed by VillaTheme, offers a range of features to ensure a smooth and customizable currency exchange experience for users.
Key Features of CURCY
Currency Conversion: CURCY supports the automatic conversion of product prices based on real-time exchange rates. It allows store owners to display prices in different currencies on their product pages, providing a localized shopping experience for international customers (WordPress.org) (VillaTheme Docs).
Customizable Display: The plugin provides options to display currencies using widgets or a currency bar. You can customize the appearance by choosing different styles, such as displaying currency codes, symbols, or flags. Additionally, the position and color scheme of the currency bar can be tailored to fit the store’s design (VillaTheme).
Shortcodes: CURCY includes various shortcodes to display exchange rates and converted prices on different parts of the website. For example, you can use shortcodes to show the exchange rate between selected currencies or convert a specific amount into another currency on a product page (VillaTheme).
Easy Setup and User-Friendly Interface: The plugin is designed to be user-friendly, with an intuitive interface that allows store owners to select and configure currencies quickly. After installation, you simply select the desired currencies and save the settings to get started (VillaTheme Docs).
Compatibility: CURCY is compatible with a wide range of other WooCommerce plugins and themes, ensuring it integrates seamlessly into most existing setups. It is recommended to try the free version first to ensure compatibility with your specific WooCommerce configuration (VillaTheme Docs).
Support and Updates: VillaTheme provides regular updates and responsive support to address any issues or enhance the plugin’s functionality. The plugin’s documentation and support team are available to help users make the most out of CURCY (VillaTheme) (VillaTheme Docs).
Installation and Usage
To install CURCY, download the plugin package, upload it to the /wp-content/plugins/
directory, and activate it through the WordPress ‘Plugins’ menu. Once activated, you can configure the settings to select the currencies you want to support and customize how they are displayed on your store (WordPress.org).
CURCY is an excellent solution for WooCommerce store owners looking to expand their reach to international markets by offering a convenient multi-currency shopping experience.