BLS - Backend Language Switcher

Get BLS - Backend Language Switcher (v3.1.3)

Introduction

Backend Language Switcher switches the language in the backend directly, without having to leave the opened page!

This administration module can change the set language within seconds in the backend. The module creates a drop-down list, in which all available languages are listed. By clicking, the selected language is loaded and you can continue working on the same page. This is very useful when testing language files or if you want to create screenshots of different languages.

Features

Changes the language quickly and directly in the backend
All available languages are automatically detected and added to the selection dropdown list
Changes have a temporary effect on the session only, the default values are loaded after a new login
Languages: English and German

Video

Installation Tutorial - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MbvhTkFLWy0

Support

The extension is completely free, but you need a subscription for support:
http://kubik-rubik.de/subscription

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Sehr praktisches Tool für Support in fremder Sprache

Rico (3).
Posted on 18 June 2021

Functionality

Das Plugin kann auf per Klick die Sprache des Backend wechseln. Eine praktische Funktion, wenn der Support hilft, aber kein Deutsch kann.

Ease of use

Das Plugin ist übersichtlich und einfach, daher ehr benutzerfreundlich. Mehr muss man dazu nicht sagen.

Support

Der Support ist top. Bisher habe ich den Support für dieses Plugin nicht benötigt, aber bei anderen Plugins, die Antwortzeit war schnell.

Documentation

Auf der Website ist ausführlich beschrieben, wie das Plugin installiert wird und eingerichtet wird. Bei dem Plugin ist nicht viel zu tun.

I used this to: Wir nutzen in unserem Verlag die Plugins auf insgesamt 17 Joomla-Installationen. Unser Verlag ist ein Fachverlag für Zeitschriften, Bücher und Playalongs. Themengebiete: Musiker, Luftfahrt und Wohndesign & Licht

Should be the core module

Wib (2).
Posted on 15 August 2017

Functionality

we dont have to go to the log in page to chage the language admin, very useful especially for debug translation

Ease of use

yes

Documentation

good

I used this to: building joomla site

BLS - little and helpful module

Valentin R. (5).
Posted on 09 May 2016

Functionality

It works and does its job. Can be placed where you prefer it.

Ease of use

It works straightforward.

Support

Quick response and very good support after buying a subscription.

Documentation

The Documentation is clear and helpful.

I used this to: When there are different site administrator working in the Joomla! BE it gives them a quick possibility to switch between their preferred language.

Very good

Philip Sorokin (2).
Posted on 07 April 2016

Functionality

Good work!

Ease of use

Simple.

Documentation

Not needed.

I used this to: Many websites.

A must have

Petra Barg (10).
Posted on 19 December 2014

Functionality

This small backend module lets you change your backend language in every place. This is extremely useful for everyone with a multilanguage site, esp. developers.

Ease of use

Installed and published without any issues.

Thank You!!!

Sami (3).
Posted on 16 November 2013

I have used this your extension like from the begin when it's came. This extension is very helpful like a translators which looked online the source language and him/her own translation. This feature should be in all J1 2.5.xx & J! 3.x. ++I recommend it's. This is also very good on sites where is admins are multi-lingual... Viktor has done Great Job! Best Regards. Sami Haaranen(Mortti), J! Finnish (fi-FI) Language Co-ordinator

Owner's reply: Thank you very much for your review!

Easy and useful

Ivo De Broeck (3).
Posted on 06 September 2013

This extension put an option in your backend. Then while developing you can change between the installed languages.

Awesone!

Owner's reply: Thank you very much for your review!

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