Description
Free Currency Converter is a lightweight and easy-to-use plugin that allows your customers to see product prices in their preferred currency. The plugin uses live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com and provides a seamless experience for your users.
Features
- Live Exchange Rates: Automatically syncs with live exchange rates.
- Manual Rate Control: Set your own custom exchange rates.
- Elementor Integration: Dedicated widget for the Elementor page builder.
- Gutenberg Block: Native block for the WordPress block editor.
- Menu Bar Integration: Automatically add the switcher to any WordPress menu.
- Flexible Display Options: Customize flags, symbols, names, and dimensions.
- WooCommerce Mini-Cart Fix: Ensure prices update correctly in AJAX mini-carts.
- Easy Integration: Use
[currency_converter]anywhere via shortcode or widget. - Floating Widget: Display a floating currency converter on every page.
- Individual Product Prices: Set different currency prices for products individually.
- Payment Gateway Rules: Disable gateways for specific currencies.
Free vs Pro Version
The free version of SkySwitcher provides essential tools for multi-currency stores. To unlock advanced automation and insights, check out SkySwitcher Pro.
Pro Version Features
- Unlimited Currencies: Support for every currency in the world.
- Auto-Sync Rates: Automatically update exchange rates in chosen intervals.
- Advanced Analytics: Track which currencies your customers are actually using.
- Smart Geo-Targeting: Detect user location and switch currency automatically.
- Priority Support: Get direct assistance from our expert team.
External services
This plugin connects to an API to obtain live exchange rates.
- Service: ExchangeRate-API
- Data Sent: The base currency code (e.g., “USD”) is sent to the API to fetch rates relative to it. No personal user data is sent.
- Terms of Use: https://www.exchangerate-api.com/terms
- Privacy Policy: https://www.exchangerate-api.com/privacy
Can I customize the appearance of the converter?
Yes, you can customize the display options, including flags, symbols, and names, from the Customize tab in the plugin settings.
How can I upgrade to the Pro version?
Visit our website at SkySwitcher Pro to upgrade and unlock all premium features.
Blocks
This plugin provides 1 block.
- Currency Switcher
Installation
- Upload the
frcc-convert-currencyfolder to the/wp-content/plugins/directory. - Activate the plugin through the ‘Plugins’ menu in WordPress.
- Configure the settings under Settings > Currency Converter.
FAQ
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How do I use the currency converter?
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Simply add the
[currency_converter]shortcode to any page, post, or widget where you want the converter to appear. -
Where do the exchange rates come from?
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The plugin fetches live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com. You can also set your own manual rates in the settings.
Reviews
Contributors & Developers
“SkySwitcher – Currency switcher for Woocommerce” is open source software. The following people have contributed to this plugin.
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Interested in development?
Browse the code, check out the SVN repository, or subscribe to the development log by RSS.
Changelog
1.3 (2025-06-25)
- Refactored the settings page into a tabbed interface for a more organized and user-friendly experience.
- Added a dedicated “Save” button for each settings tab (Exchange Rates, Add Currency, Customize).
- Added a “Help” tab with instructions on how to use the shortcode.
- Fixed a bug that prevented the success message from appearing immediately after syncing exchange rates.
1.2 (2025-06-25)
- Added a dismissible, site-wide notification to encourage user reviews after a successful sync.
- Removed the static review widget from the options page.
1.1 (2025-06-25)
- Initial release.





