Slow dashboard when I try to edit posts

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Problem:
The client was experiencing slow loading times and issues while editing posts on their WordPress site using WPML.
Solution:
We recommend deactivating the 'Adjust IDs for multilingual functionality' option located in WPML -> Languages -> Make themes work multilingual. This change was tested on a staging site and resulted in significantly improved loading times and no issues when saving changes, even with multiple plugins active. Before trying this, ensure you have a recent backup of your site to prevent any data loss.

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Last updated by Itamar 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Itamar.

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November 26, 2025 at 6:49 pm #17613072
Itamar WPML Supporter since 02/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)	Hi, You asked: "Did you check the screenshoot I sent you?" Based on what I can see on the staging site, the query load time for our plugins is negligible. But I'll check further and consult our second-tier supporters. I appreciate your patience. Regards, Itamar.
November 30, 2025 at 2:31 pm #17620508
Itamar WPML Supporter since 02/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+02:00)	Hi, I followed the advice of our second-tier supporter and deactivated the 'Adjust IDs for multilingual functionality' option in WPML -> Languages -> Make themes work multilingual on your staging site. This has dramatically improved the loading time of admin pages, even when the Salient Child Theme, RegistrationMagic plugin, Satispay for WooCommerce plugin, and the Download Monitor plugin are active. I also edited some pages and made changes, and had no problem saving those changes. Could you please try the same on your site and tell me if it helps? Please note that there is no risk of translations disappearing. I mention this as you raised this concern during your chat with our AI Agent. However, it is always a good practice to ensure you have a recent backup before trying this. Regards, Itamar.