Easy Digital Downloads

Currency Converter adds a second price view to an Easy Digital Downloads store. Shoppers see product amounts in a currency that fits their location or preference, while the shop continues to complete orders in its configured base currency. That makes the add-on a presentation and shopping aid rather than a replacement for the store’s existing payment and order currency.

A reference-price layer

The central distinction is between what shoppers see and what the store charges. Currency Converter converts displayed prices using Open Exchange Rates, but the converted amount remains for reference. Checkout continues in the base currency, so the store retains one monetary standard for completed orders rather than handling a different settlement currency for every visitor.

This approach suits sellers who want international visitors to understand the approximate cost before checkout without changing their existing EDD transaction flow. It also keeps the purpose of the conversion clear: the localised figure helps with browsing and comparison, while the final transaction follows the store’s own currency settings.

Controls for shoppers

The currency switcher is designed to work across desktop and mobile layouts, giving visitors a direct way to change the displayed currency. Automatic visitor currency detection adds a starting point based on the shopper’s location, reducing the need for every visitor to make an initial selection. Manual switching remains important for travellers, international customers, and anyone whose preferred currency differs from their current location.

• Conversion data is sourced from Open Exchange Rates.
• Visitors can switch between multiple supported currencies.
• Automatic detection selects a relevant currency for the visitor.
• The switcher is responsive for different device sizes.
• Display settings provide control over how converted prices appear beside the store’s normal presentation.

Store-facing presentation

The useful part for a shop owner is the separation between currency display and order handling. The add-on is intended to fit into an existing Easy Digital Downloads environment, with currency choices and converted amounts presented around the product catalogue rather than requiring a separate international storefront. Flexible display options also leave room to match the converted price treatment to the site’s visual style.

The vendor describes the code as lightweight and focused on price conversion, which is the right scope for this kind of extension. Its value is concentrated in the product and browsing experience: visitors get a more familiar price reference, while the store keeps its existing base-currency workflow.

The catch

The largest limitation is that this is not true multi-currency checkout. A shopper may browse with a converted amount but still reach an order completed in the base currency, so the final figure can differ when exchange rates move or when the visitor expects to pay in the selected currency. Stores selling to markets that require local-currency settlement need more than a display converter.

There are two further points to weigh. The extension requires Easy Digital Downloads, so it has no role on a store built around another commerce system. It also relies on Open Exchange Rates for conversion data, making that external service part of the price-display chain. Automatic detection is convenient, but a detected currency is not always the currency a visitor wants to use, which makes the switcher’s visibility important.

Who it suits

Easy Digital Downloads Currency Converter fits digital-product shops with an international audience and a single base currency. It is particularly relevant when visitors need a quick local price reference before deciding to buy, but the owner wants to avoid changing established order handling. Stores that need invoices, payments, or settlements in the shopper’s selected currency should treat this as a front-end display aid, not a complete international commerce system.