Starting October 30, 2025, stores with multiple languages enabled have a new Localization page added to their BigCommerce control panel Settings. This page consolidates several key settings used to create a seamless localized storefront experience: country, storefront language, physical dimensions, and date and timezone. In the coming months, all newly created stores will also see these settings in their control panel.
Default localization settings in one place
Default store localization settings can be configured under Settings › Localization in the control panel. This section includes:
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Default Country — This controls which payment methods are available for the store.
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Storefront Languages — Lets you set the default language for your storefront. Headless storefronts can also add additional languages.
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Physical dimensions — Defines units of measurement, shipping factoring dimension, along with decimal and separator styles.
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Date and timezone — Controls how dates and times display across orders, logs, and promotions.
The new experience closely matches the existing localization setup used by stores with multiple languages or storefronts, allowing you to manage all of these settings from a single place in the dashboard.
