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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
You are unable to delete WPML translation content and clean up the WPML translation database. The system keeps spinning when you try to delete the content.
Solution:
We recommend deactivating all plugins temporarily to see if this resolves the issue. This approach helped us successfully delete the secondary languages content. If deactivating the plugins resolves the issue, you can reactivate them one by one to identify which one is causing the conflict.

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Last updated by Noman 1 month, 1 week ago.

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December 3, 2025 at 9:18 am

duanmanZ

For some reason, I needed to completely remove the WPML translation content and clean up the WPML translation database. After removing the language, when I clicked the delete icon at the bottom of the table to perform the final data cleanup, the system kept spinning and I couldn't delete the content.

December 3, 2025 at 12:44 pm #17630788

Noman
WPML Supporter since 06/2016

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

I’m able to delete the secondary languages content after deactivating all plugins. Could you please check and confirm?

Thank you