How to Change AliExpress to English on Any Device (Takes Under a Minute)
AliExpress is one of the most powerful online marketplaces in the world — but if the site keeps showing up in Chinese or another language you didn't choose, it can make browsing feel unnecessarily difficult. The good news is that switching to English takes less than a minute, on any device. Here's exactly how to do it, and why it happens in the first place.
Why AliExpress Might Not Be Showing in English
AliExpress supports a wide range of languages — English, Spanish, French, Portuguese, and more — but it doesn't always default to the right one. A few things can cause the language to be off.
The most common reason is that AliExpress detects your location automatically, and if it reads your region incorrectly, it may default to Chinese or another local language rather than your preferred one. Your browser or device's default language setting can also influence what AliExpress displays, particularly on first visit. If you've accessed the site while travelling or on a different device, AliExpress may have saved that session's location in its cookies, and carried those settings forward. None of these are permanent — all of them are fixed with a quick settings change.
How to Change AliExpress to English on Desktop
If you're shopping on a computer, the language switch is in the top menu bar of the AliExpress website.
Go to aliexpress.com in your browser.
Look for the Language/Currency option in the navigation bar at the top of the page and click it.
In the panel that opens, click the Language dropdown.
Select English from the list.
Click Save to confirm. The page will reload in English.
Once saved, this setting will persist across sessions on the same browser, so you shouldn't need to change it again.
How to Change AliExpress to English on Mobile Browser
If you prefer to shop via mobile browser rather than the app, the process is slightly different but just as straightforward.
Open your mobile browser and go to aliexpress.com.
Tap the menu icon (three dots or lines) in the top-right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and tap Language.
Select English. The setting saves automatically — no extra step needed.
How to Change AliExpress to English on the Android App
For Android users, the language setting lives inside the account section of the app.
Open the AliExpress app and tap the Account tab at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the flag icon in the top-right corner of the account page.
Tap Language.
Choose English. The change saves automatically.
How to Change AliExpress to English on the iOS App
iPhone and iPad users follow the same path as Android — the settings are in the same place.
Open the AliExpress app and tap the Account tab.
Tap the flag icon in the top-right corner.
Tap Language.
Select English. It saves automatically.
A Few Things Worth Setting Up While You're at It
While you're in the settings, it's also worth confirming that your shipping country is set correctly. AliExpress uses this to calculate delivery estimates and filter which shipping methods are available to you — having the wrong country here can lead to misleading delivery times or unexpected costs at checkout.
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Quick Answers to Common Questions
Can I use AliExpress fully in English? Yes. Once you've updated the language setting using the steps above, the entire platform — product listings, checkout, account pages — will display in English.
How long does AliExpress shipping usually take? Standard shipping typically takes one to three weeks depending on your destination and the shipping method chosen. Faster options like ePacket are available at a slightly higher cost. Delivery windows can extend during peak seasons like Singles' Day or Chinese New Year.
How do I track my AliExpress order? Log into your account, go to Orders, and find the relevant order to see tracking status. If you use DSers to manage your AliExpress orders, the Auto Sync Tracking Numbers feature keeps all your tracking information updated automatically in one place — no need to check AliExpress separately for each order.
How do I create an AliExpress account? Go to aliexpress.com, click Join Free in the top-right corner, and follow the prompts to enter your email, set a password, and fill in your shipping details. The whole process takes a couple of minutes.
AliExpress in English is a noticeably smoother experience — product descriptions are clearer, navigation is faster, and you can make more confident purchasing decisions without second-guessing what a translated label means. The setting change takes under a minute, and it's one of the first things worth doing when you set up or revisit your account.
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