diff --git a/README.md b/README.md
index bc08bac..f84159f 100755
--- a/README.md
+++ b/README.md
@@ -22,9 +22,10 @@ A plugin to implement [cookieconsent](https://github.com/orestbida/cookieconsent
     - [3.1 Available options](#31-available-options)
     - [3.2 Defaults](#32-defaults)
     - [3.3 Predefined cookie categories](#33-predefined-cookie-categories)
-  - [4. Translations](#4-translations)
-    - [4.1 Overriding specific translations](#41-overriding-specific-translations)
-  - [5. Events](#5-events)
+  - [4. Language](#4-language)
+  - [5. Translations](#5-translations)
+    - [5.1 Overriding specific translations](#51-overriding-specific-translations)
+  - [6. Events](#6-events)
   - [License](#license)
   - [Credits](#credits)
 
@@ -69,6 +70,7 @@ Add `snippet('cookieconsentCss')` to your header and `snippet('cookieconsentJs')
 | guiOptions | array | [see below](#32-defaults) | [You can extensively customize both the color scheme and the layout, based on your needs.](https://cookieconsent.orestbida.com/advanced/ui-customization.html) |
 | categories | array | [see below](#32-defaults) | [Use to define your cookie categories.](https://cookieconsent.orestbida.com/reference/configuration-reference.html#categories) |
 | translations | array | [see below](#32-defaults) | An array of translations for each language. |
+| language | array | [see below](#32-defaults) | Defines the language and direction for single language installations. |
 | cdn | boolean | `false` | Whether to load the cookieconsent assets from jsdelivr.net or use the compiled assets provided with this plugin. |
 
 ### 3.2 Defaults
@@ -111,6 +113,10 @@ Add `snippet('cookieconsentCss')` to your header and `snippet('cookieconsentJs')
         'de' => require_once(__DIR__ . '/translations/de.php'),
         'en' => require_once(__DIR__ . '/translations/en.php'),
         'fr' => require_once(__DIR__ . '/translations/fr.php')
+    ],
+    'language' => [
+        'locale' => 'en',
+        'direction' => 'ltr'
     ]
 ]
 ```
@@ -153,12 +159,26 @@ Be aware that disabling a category also requires you to update the translation f
 > An empty array defines the category with the default options. You can pass additional options like `enabled` or `readOnly` in the array.
 > Learn more about those options in the [CookieConsent Documentation](https://cookieconsent.orestbida.com/reference/configuration-reference.html#categories).
 
-## 4. Translations
+## 4. Language
+
+If you have a single language setup (kirby option `languages` not set to `true`), you will have to define the `language` option of the plugin.
+For multi language setups you don't have to do anything, the plugin automatically uses the kirby language or falls back to the first translation in the translations array.
+
+```php
+'zephir.cookieconsent' => [
+    'language' => [
+        'locale' => 'de', // The translation to use, default is en
+        'direction' => 'ltr' // Either ltr or rtl, default is ltr
+    ]
+]
+```
+
+## 5. Translations
 
 The translations are a central part of the plugin. By default we provide translations for EN, DE, FR and the categories mentioned in [3.3 Predefined cookie categories](#33-predefined-cookie-categories).
 To customise or override the default translations, you will need to use the `translations` option.
 
-### 4.1 Overriding specific translations
+### 5.1 Overriding specific translations
 
 > For this example we are overriding one string and adding a new category in the sections part of the EN translation.
 
@@ -206,7 +226,7 @@ return array_replace_recursive(
 > If you disable a category in the `categories` option you will need to override the `sections` part of the translations to exclude that category.
 > You can also require the default translation and manually alter the array by modifying, adding or deleting entries.
 
-## 5. Events
+## 6. Events
 
 You can find all available events in the [CookieConsent Documentation](https://cookieconsent.orestbida.com/advanced/callbacks-events.html#callbacks-and-events).
 
diff --git a/composer.json b/composer.json
index 0565216..4afbc9c 100755
--- a/composer.json
+++ b/composer.json
@@ -3,7 +3,7 @@
     "description": "Kirby cookieconsent plugin",
     "license": "MIT",
     "type": "kirby-plugin",
-    "version": "3.0.0",
+    "version": "3.1.0",
     "authors": [
         {
             "name": "Marc Stampfli",
diff --git a/src/Configuration.php b/src/Configuration.php
index cc0ac3b..be6f2fb 100644
--- a/src/Configuration.php
+++ b/src/Configuration.php
@@ -26,12 +26,39 @@ public static function get()
             'language' => [
                 'default' => 'kirby',
                 'autoDetect' => false,
-                'rtl' => kirby()->language()->direction() === 'rtl',
+                'rtl' => self::isRtl(),
                 'translations' => [
-                    'kirby' => Helpers::getTranslations()
+                    'kirby' => self::getTranslations()
                 ]
             ]
         ];
     }
 
+    private static function getTranslations()
+    {
+        $translations = kirby()->option('zephir.cookieconsent.translations');
+        $locale = kirby()->option('zephir.cookieconsent.language.locale', 'en');
+
+        if (option('languages')) {
+            $locale = kirby()->language()->code();
+        }
+
+        if (empty($translations[$locale])) {
+            return $translations[array_key_first($translations)];
+        }
+
+        return $translations[$locale];
+    }
+
+    private static function isRtl()
+    {
+        $direction = option('zephir.cookieconsent.language.direction', 'ltr');
+
+        if (option('languages')) {
+            $direction = kirby()->language()->direction();
+        }
+
+        return $direction === 'rtl';
+    }
+
 }
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diff --git a/src/Helpers.php b/src/Helpers.php
deleted file mode 100644
index e7a4bfe..0000000
--- a/src/Helpers.php
+++ /dev/null
@@ -1,19 +0,0 @@
-<?php
-
-namespace Zephir\Cookieconsent;
-
-class Helpers
-{
-    public static function getTranslations()
-    {
-        $translations = kirby()->option('zephir.cookieconsent.translations');
-        $locale = kirby()->language()->code();
-
-        if (empty($translations[$locale])) {
-            return $translations[array_key_first($translations)];
-        }
-
-        return $translations[$locale];
-    }
-
-}
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