Waiting for translators

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

Problem:
You are trying to translate strings using WPML but encounter the 'Waiting for Translator' status instead of seeing the translations.
Solution:
1. Navigate to WPML → Translations to manually take and translate the strings, or cancel the string translation jobs from WPML → Translation Management → Jobs tab.
2. Ensure a translator is available by checking WPML → Translation Management → Translators and verifying the correct Translation Pair. For more details on setting up translators, visit Translating Strings Automatically on a Site with Multiple Translators.
3. Update your WPML plugin and add-ons to the latest version, currently 4.7.2, to benefit from the latest bug fixes and improvements. Instructions for updating can be found at WPML Installation FAQ.

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Last updated by Andrey 1 week, 6 days ago.

Assisted by: Andrey.

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March 18, 2025 at 3:36 pm #16831004
digitalG-2	Background of the issue: I am trying to translate strings using WPML. Symptoms: I expected to see translations, but instead, I got 'waiting for translator'. Questions: Why am I seeing 'waiting for translator' instead of translations? How can I resolve the issue of translations not appearing?
March 18, 2025 at 10:50 pm #16832804
Andrey Supporter Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	The "Waiting for Translator" status typically appears when strings are selected and sent for translation in bulk. To address this, you can go to WPML → Translations to take and translate the strings, or you can cancel the string translation jobs (identified by "string") from the WPML → Translation Management → Jobs" tab. Before doing so, ensure that a translator is available by navigating to WPML → Translation Management → Translators and verifying the correct Translation Pair. https://wpml.org/documentation/automatic-translation/automatically-translate-strings-with-wpml/#translating-strings-automatically-on-a-site-with-multiple-translators.
March 19, 2025 at 1:23 pm #16835482
digitalG-2	I went to "To address this, you can go to WPML → Translations to take and translate the strings," and worked through the translation process. It does not change the status of the string even though they are 100% complete. Also, many of the strings that are waiting do not appear in this section.
March 19, 2025 at 3:49 pm #16836275
Andrey Supporter Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Could you please upload some screenshots? I would like to see what you're referring to. Please update your WPML plugin and add-ons to the latest version, 4.7.2, to benefit from the latest bug fixes and improvements. This may not necessarily resolve your problem; however, we need to work on the newest code available to troubleshoot the issue best. You can check the latest released versions under "My Account -> Downloads" on this site. Instructions to update can be found here: http://wpml.org/faq/install-wpml/ If you do not see the updates, you might need to click the Check for updates button in the Plugins → Add New Plugin → Commercial tab. Please remember to backup your database before you proceed.
March 19, 2025 at 5:59 pm #16836813
digitalG-2	i Updated the plugins and it has cleared the queue. My footer is a not translated and does not appear in the strings, how do I add this to the strings. New threads created by Andrey and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-my-footer-is-a-not-translated/
March 20, 2025 at 1:04 pm #16840144
Andrey Supporter Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский ) Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)	Thank you for your feedback. I opened a new ticket to answer your new question. This will also help other users with similar problems find solutions when searching the forum. I will reply here: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-my-footer-is-a-not-translated/