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Problem:
When you change a page in the original language (EN), the WordPress pages list does not show that a translation update is required. Instead of showing the update needed symbol (circular arrows), the pen symbol remains for each language. Clicking on the pen symbol takes you to the WordPress editor instead of the WPML editor.
Solution:
First, please check what you have under WPML → Support → Advanced Translation Editor → Error Logs. Next, update your WPML plugin and add-ons to the latest stable version, which is currently 4.9.1. This version includes the latest bug fixes and improvements that might help resolve your issue. You can find the latest versions in your account under My Account -> Downloads. If you do not see the updates, you may need to click the 'Check for updates' button in the Plugins → Add New Plugin → Commercial tab. Remember to back up your database before proceeding with the update. If the issue persists after the update, it might be due to a different problem or the solution might be outdated.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 this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.

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Last updated by Andrey 1 month, 3 weeks ago.

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February 28, 2026 at 10:08 am #17861601

jeremyL-22

When I change a page in the original Language (EN), the WordPress pages list doesn't show me anymore that a translation update is required (the pen symbol stays for each language instead of indicating a update needed symbol circular arrows. Then when I click on the pen symbol so to update the translation, I am taken to the WordPress editor of that page instead of going the WPML editor.

February 28, 2026 at 4:07 pm #17861927

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

Could you please show me what you have under WPMWL → Support → Advanced Translation Editor → Error Logs?

Please update your WPML plugin and add-ons to the official stable version 4.9.1 to benefit from the latest bug fixes and improvements. This may not necessarily resolve your problem; however, we need to work with the latest code available to troubleshoot the issue most effectively.

You can check the latest released versions under "My Account -> Downloads" on this site.

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 back up your database before you proceed.

Let me know if the issue persists after the update is complete.