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Problem:
The user encountered a blank page when trying to add a language switcher to the menu bar (header) in the Betheme. The menu was translated, but the issue persisted. The supporter identified that the main menu was not translated, leading to the problem.

Solution:
The supporter recommended translating the main menu using the steps provided in the WPML documentation. After the menu was properly translated, the user could add the language switcher without encountering a blank page. Additionally, the supporter suggested checking for plugin compatibility, and the user found a compatibility issue with the Easy Yandex Metrica plugin. Deactivating and reactivating the problematic plugin resolved the issue.

Relevant Documentation:
- [Translating Menus in WPML](https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-menus/)
- [Troubleshooting Plugin Compatibility](https://wpml.org/forums/topic/cant-add-a-menu-language-switcher/)

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 year, 8 months ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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October 3, 2023 at 1:53 pm

victorM-36

Add language switcher to a menu

October 3, 2023 at 2:49 pm
October 3, 2023 at 2:52 pm #14506279

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi there,
This is the forum ticket where we will continue working.

Please let me know the results of the steps I described in the chat.

October 3, 2023 at 9:28 pm #14508729

victorM-36

I went over active plugins, and deactivated one by one, with reloading WPML Language page and attempting to add the switcher after every deactivation. and looks like there was a compatibility issue with Easy Yandex Metrica plugin. I was able to add the Language Switcher to the menu. Good news are, that after the plugin was activated again, the Language Switcher from the menu, was there and it was working.

October 4, 2023 at 8:47 am #14510823

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi there,

I'm glad to hear that the issue is solved 🙂

Please don't hesitate to contact us if you need our help in the future with WPML. We will be more than happy to help.
Best regards,
Carlos