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Last updated by vladyslavS-8 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Otto.

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February 24, 2026 at 4:26 pm #17847863

vladyslavS-8

I;'m trying to have same look for my site in Ukrainian (original) and translated versions
However on translated pages header and footer uses completely different templates and patterns, thus look and feel are different, navigation menu does not gets translated
I attached screenshots so you can see a difference
I'd like to have EN versions looks same as UK versions but translated

February 24, 2026 at 9:18 pm #17848924

Otto

Hello,

I would like to request temporary access (wp-admin and FTP) to your site to take a better look at the issue.
It would be better to a testing site where the issue is replicated.

The information you will enter is private which means only you and I can see and have access to it.
Maybe I'll need to replicate your site locally. For this, I'll need to temporarily install a plugin called “Duplicator” or "All in One WP Migration" on your site.
This will allow me to create a copy of your site and your content.
Once the problem is resolved I will delete the local site.

**IMPORTANT**
- Please make a backup of site files and database before providing us access.
- If you do not see the wp-admin/FTP fields this means your post & website login details will be made PUBLIC. DO NOT post your website details unless you see the required wp-admin/FTP fields.

Best Regards,
Otto

February 25, 2026 at 7:28 pm #17852877

Otto

Hello,

To edit the template for the translation, try the following:

❌ Please make a full website backup before proceeding ❌

- Go to the WP Dashboard
- Switch to English
- Go to Appearance > Editor
- Go to Templates > select "vladest"
- Edit the Pages template so it looks like the Ukranian template

Let me know if this helps, please.

Best Regards,
Otto

February 25, 2026 at 9:03 pm #17853026

vladyslavS-8

No it didnt help
English translation navigation still uses some other template

February 25, 2026 at 10:50 pm #17853151

Otto

Hello,

Thanks.

I can't test the suggestions myself because the site does not allow me to make a copy with “Duplicator” or "All in One WP Migration". I'll suggest one more thing. If it does not work, can you please provide me with a copy of the DB and the wp-content folder? I enabled a private reply so you can share a download link if needed.

As far as I can see, the original template uses Pages_en. If you go to WPML > Translation Dashboard and filter using "Source Language": Ukrainian, you'll see it in the Templates section. The translation of this template is "In progress". Can you please complete it and check if it helps?

If not, as mentioned, with your help, I'll install your site locally to take a deeper look.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Best Regards,
Otto

February 26, 2026 at 4:02 pm #17857382

vladyslavS-8

the folder archive is 130MB how I can send it?

February 26, 2026 at 6:22 pm #17857829

Otto

Hello,

You'll need to upload it to a service like Dropbox, WeTransfer, or Google Drive and share a download link.

Best Regards,
Otto

March 1, 2026 at 9:57 am #17862565

vladyslavS-8

hidden link

here is the link

March 2, 2026 at 12:18 pm #17864402

Otto

Hello,

Thanks. I requested access to the file.

Best Regards,
Otto

March 2, 2026 at 4:26 pm #17865626

Otto

Hello,

Thanks.

I noted that the headers are the same now on your site; check the screenshots attached. Did you manage to solve it?

I deployed your site locally, and I can edit each language template as explained here:
https://wpml.org/forums/topic/header-and-footer-navigation-lost-original-version-look-and-feel/#post-17852877

- Go to the WP Dashboard
- Switch to English
- Go to Appearance > Editor
- Go to Templates > select "vladest"
- Edit the Pages template so it looks like the Ukrainian template

The Ukrainian template is Pages_en, and the English is just Pages. You can access each of them by switching languages before reaching Appearance > Editor.

Best Regards,
Otto

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March 2, 2026 at 6:02 pm #17866024

vladyslavS-8

Hello
Thanks Otto
Not quite sure what exactly happen but now it seems to work
thanks again for digging into it