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Problem:
The client is facing an issue where the language switcher does not consistently appear in the header of Elementor archive templates on their bilingual website. Sometimes only one flag or no flags are displayed, even though the templates are translated and accessible via their URLs.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend the following steps:
1. Set the 'Library Category' as translatable by navigating to WPML --> Settings --> Taxonomy translation.
2. Translate the category via WPML --> Taxonomy translation.
3. If you need to translate the archive template, go to WPML --> Translation Management and send the template for translation. Afterwards, you can translate it from WPML --> Translations.

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Last updated by Paola Mendiburu 3 weeks, 2 days ago.

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May 13, 2025 at 2:16 pm #17028300

rushdiS

Background of the issue:
I am trying to ensure that the language switcher appears on Elementor archive templates for my website, which is translated into English and French. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link.

Symptoms:
The language switcher is not appearing consistently in the header of Elementor archive templates. Sometimes only one flag or no flags are displayed, even though the templates are translated and accessible via their URLs.

Questions:
Why is the language switcher not appearing on some Elementor archive templates?
How can I ensure both language switcher flags display consistently in the header?

May 14, 2025 at 8:32 pm #17034372

Paola Mendiburu
WPML Supporter since 11/2020

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Italian (Italiano )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi there!

This is Paola and I hope you are well!

First of all set Library Category as translatable: please go to WPML --> Settings --> Taxonomy translation you can set it from there.

Then you can translate de category from WPML --> Taxonomy translation.

If you need to translate the archive template, please go to WPML --> Translation Management and send the template to translate. Then you can translate it from WPML --> Translations.

Please let me know if after that works.