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The plugin uses live exchange rates from exchangerate-api.com and provides a seamless experience for your users.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Live Exchange Rates:<\/strong> Automatically syncs with live exchange rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Manual Rate Control:<\/strong> Set your own custom exchange rates.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Flexible Display Options:<\/strong> Customize the appearance of the currency converter, including flags, symbols, and names.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Easy Integration:<\/strong> Use the <code>[currency_converter]<\/code> shortcode to display the converter anywhere on your site.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tabbed Settings Page:<\/strong> A clear and organized interface for managing the plugin's settings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h4>Free vs Pro Version<\/h4>\n\n<p>The free version of this plugin supports up to 5 languages. For more languages and additional features, check out our Pro version at <a href=\"https:\/\/siteskyline.com\/skyswitcher-woocommerce-multicurrency\">SkySwitcher Pro<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<h4>Pro Version Features<\/h4>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Unlimited Languages:<\/strong> Support for all available currencies.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Floating Widget:<\/strong> Display a floating currency converter on any page.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Auto Sync:<\/strong> Update Exchange rate Automaticallyin choosen interval.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smart Geo-Targeting Options:<\/strong> Auto Change currency based on user location.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priority Support:<\/strong> Get priority customer support from our team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<h3>External services<\/h3>\n\n<p>This plugin connects to an API to obtain live exchange rates.<\/p>\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Service:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.exchangerate-api.com\/\">ExchangeRate-API<\/a><\/li>\n<li><strong>Data Sent:<\/strong> The base currency code (e.g., \"USD\") is sent to the API to fetch rates relative to it. 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