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Problem:
The client needs to translate a form created with Metform into Greek, but Metform is not compatible with the WPML Translation Editor.
Solution:
1) Set the 'Forms (metform-form)' to 'Translatable, only show translated items' in WPML > Settings > Post Type Translation.
2) Translate the forms directly in Metform > Forms. Each translated form will have a unique shortcode. Manually place the correct shortcode on each page for each language.
3) Use the WordPress Editor as a translation method and create each form in Elementor. Follow this guide: Using different translation editors for different pages.
4) After creating a Greek form, scan MetForm for new strings at WPML > Theme & Plugin Localization and revise WPML > String Translation for strings from MetForms.
5) If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider using a compatible form plugin such as Contact Form 7 or WP Forms, listed here: WPML compatible form plugins.

Please note that this solution might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case.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 the issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.

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Last updated by celyphosC 1 week ago.

Assisted by: Andreas W..

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April 4, 2026 at 5:53 pm #17949410

Andreas W.
WPML Supporter since 12/2018

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) German (Deutsch )

Timezone: America/Lima (GMT-05:00)

1) The jobs are on the "Translation Job" tab at WPML > Translation Dashboard.

2) You have already created a Greek form for Metforms. I have adapted its title so that it is easier to locate and select it on the translated content page in Elementor.

The problem is that you have not yet edited the Greek in Elementor. You need to adjust the texts to Greek.

As Metforms is not officially compatible with WPML and can not be translated with the WPML Translation Editor, I would suggest using one of the compatible form plugins for WPML:
https://wpml.org/plugin-functionality/form/

April 8, 2026 at 12:26 pm #17956869

celyphosC

is the form works in both languages can i leave it as it is?
i cannot find the translation job there are 100 pages that have been translated