Problem: The client needed to retrieve the currency list with the exchange rates for their site using WPML and was unsure which hook to use. Solution: We advised the client to access the currency list and exchange rates through the
_wcml_settings
option in WordPress, which is a serialized array containing WooCommerce Multilingual (WCML) settings. Specifically, the
currency_options
key within this array holds the necessary data. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to retrieve this information:
function get_wcml_currency_rates() {
$wcml_settings = get_option( '_wcml_settings' );
if ( ! isset( $wcml_settings['currency_options'] ) ) {
return [];
}
$currency_options = $wcml_settings['currency_options'];
$rates = [];
foreach ( $currency_options as $currency_code => $currency_data ) {
// WCML may store 'rate' as string or float
$rate = isset( $currency_data['rate'] ) ? floatval( $currency_data['rate'] ) : 0;
// Only include if rate is > 0
if ( $rate > 0 ) {
$rates[ $currency_code ] = $rate;
}
}
return $rates;
}
//For testing
$rates = get_wcml_currency_rates();
echo '<pre>';
print_r($rates);
echo '</pre>
<p>';<br />
// Output might be: ['USD' => 1.08, 'GBP' => 0.86, 'AUD' => 1.64]<br />
Please note that we do not typically provide custom code solutions. For further customization, you might need to hire an independent contractor.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, we recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the problem persists, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: The client wants to stop the 'Send me a notification email when there is something new to translate' option from being automatically enabled for new customer accounts on their WPML site. Solution: We explained that WPML does not provide a direct setting to change this default behavior. However, the client can programmatically enforce this setting for all new users by adding a specific meta key during the user account creation process. Here is a basic example of how to implement this:
function add_wpml_email_block_meta($user_id) {
$meta_key = 'wpml_block_new_email_notifications';
$meta_value = 1;
// Add or update the user meta
update_user_meta($user_id, $meta_key, $meta_value);
}
add_action('user_register', 'add_wpml_email_block_meta');
This code snippet adds the wpml_block_new_email_notifications meta key with a value of 1 to the wp_usermeta table, ensuring that the email notification option is unchecked by default for new users. Please note that this solution requires testing and might need adjustments for specific use cases.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are using WPML with Beaver Builder and have set up separate domains for different languages. However, when you switch languages in the WP Admin panel, the 'wp-wpml_current_language' cookie does not update correctly. It shows 'en' instead of 'ja', and when switching from the English domain to the Japanese domain, two cookies with values 'en' and 'ja' appear. Solution: We have identified that this issue might be related to custom code that alters WPML's default behavior. We recommend checking any custom code that might interfere with WPML's handling of cookies. Additionally, we suggest using WPML Hooks as a possible workaround for managing cookies across different domains. You can find more information on WPML Hooks here: WPML Hooks Reference. If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML Support Forum.
Problem: If you're experiencing issues with the language switcher on the mobile version of your site, such as wanting to adjust its position or remove an unwanted white bar at the bottom, we can help. Solution: We recommend inserting the following custom CSS code to adjust the language switcher's position and remove the white bar. You can add this code by navigating to WP > Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS:
@media only screen and (max-width: 600px) {
.wpml-ls-legacy-list-horizontal.wpml-ls-statics-footer {
margin-bottom: 0px;
}
}
Please note that this code is for educational purposes and may not be the final solution. It's meant to guide you in the right direction.
If this solution does not fully address your issue or seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are experiencing an issue where a hardcoded string 'Built for the New Reality' on your homepage is not displaying its French Canadian translation on the live site, despite working on the staging site. You've tried saving the page, syncing theme translations, updating the translated string in String Translation, and clearing the page cache. Solution: We noticed that WPML could not write to the
/wp-content/languages/wpml
folder, which prevents it from generating the .mo files necessary for displaying translations. To resolve this, please ensure that WPML has the necessary permissions to write to this folder. You can do this by following these steps: 1. Visit the WPML documentation on .mo file generation. 2. Navigate to WPML → Theme and Plugins Localization. 3. Generate the .mo files.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If needed, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket for further assistance at WPML support forum.
Problem: The client wants to automatically translate articles using PHP when they are published in English, and then mark them for review. They also need to notify registered translators for the specific language translation, in this case, English to Dutch. Solution: Currently, WPML does not support this specific requirement directly. To achieve this functionality, it requires custom development. We recommend using WPML's hooks and filters to implement such a solution. You can find more information and guidance on our WPML Hooks Reference. If you require further assistance with the development, consider hiring one of our certified WPML contractors who specialize in custom multilingual solutions.
Please note that this solution might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket.
Issue:
How to ensure that hyperlinks on the website are correctly adjusted to the corresponding language after using WPML to automatically translate content?
Solution:
If you’re experiencing an issue where hyperlinks do not automatically switch to the appropriate language after using WPML’s automatic translation, we recommend reviewing and updating your custom XML configuration. Below is a sample configuration that you can adjust based on your specific needs:
Please ensure that your configuration is accurate and compatible with the elements and plugins used on your website.
Note that this solution may become outdated due to version updates or may not apply to your specific case. We strongly recommend visiting the Known Issues page to verify the solution’s version compatibility and ensure you have the latest versions of your theme and plugins installed. If the issue persists, we suggest opening a new support ticket.
Problem: You are trying to configure WPML to copy custom post titles instead of translating them, but some of your custom post types are translating titles when they should be copied. Solution: We do not have a built-in feature in WPML to exclude custom post titles from translation. This requires custom development. You can use the following example as a starting point: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/do-not-translate-title-with-automatic-translation/#post-13051837 Make sure to replace "product" in the code with your specific custom post type. Here is how you can modify the code:
$posttype == "your_custom_post_type"
Please ensure to backup your database before making any changes.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If you still need assistance, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are using WPML with WPForms and the WPForms Multilingual plugin, and you're facing an issue where notification emails are not sent in the correct language after translating the form. Despite translating the texts in WPForms, the notification email still contains German text. Solution: We recommend modifying the plugin code to ensure that the notification emails are sent in the correct language. Specifically, you should edit the file wp-content\plugins\wpml-wpforms\classes\Hooks\WpForms\Notifications.php line 95 and comment it out, for example:
This change should help display the correct language in the notification emails as shown in the logs. Please check and confirm if this resolves the issue.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket.
