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Problem:
You are trying to translate a post to a different language using an XLIFF file with the Classic Translation Editor (CTE), but the translated page is not visible on the frontend unless its URL is different from the original. This issue was previously resolved for the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE), but not for the CTE.
Solution:
The issue is related to caching. After translating a page using the CTE, you need to clear the caches of W3TC (W3 Total Cache) to make the translated page available. If you do not clear the cache, you will be redirected to the original page when attempting to access the translated page.

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Last updated by Shekhar Bhandari 1 month, 1 week ago.

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May 28, 2025 at 7:45 am #17081544

T4ng

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate a post to a different language by uploading an XLIFF file, using the Classic Translation Editor instead of the Advanced Translation Editor. I need to work with XLIFF files, so I can't use the ATE. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link

Symptoms:
The translated page is not available in the frontend unless its URL is different from the original. I faced this behavior before with the ATE, reported it, and it was solved, but the fix doesn't cover the CTE.

I'd be happy to provide you with the related ticket, but can't since I can't seem to access my closed tickets.

Screencast: hidden link

Questions:
Why is the translated post not available unless its URL is different from the original?
How can I resolve the issue with the Classic Translation Editor?

May 28, 2025 at 9:44 am #17082500

T4ng

OK, nailed it. It's basically cache related. After translating a page, I need to clear W3TC's caches to get it available.
Otherwise, I'll keep being redirected to the original page when trying to reach the translated page.

May 28, 2025 at 10:09 am #17082735

Shekhar Bhandari
WPML Supporter since 03/2015

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Kathmandu (GMT+05:45)

Hello

Glad to know that, let me know if you need any further help.

Thanks