EAE plugin links for columns doesn't work

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
If you're experiencing issues where links within the 'Essential Addons for Elementor' plugin redirect to the main language page instead of staying on the current language, and you need to click twice to navigate back, we have a solution for you.
Solution:
First, ensure you have a full backup of your site. Then, add the following code to your theme’s functions.php file:

add_filter( 'elementor/frontend/before_render', 'wpml_compsupp8345_eael_wrapper_link');<br />function wpml_compsupp8345_eael_wrapper_link( $element ) {<br />    if ( 'container' !== $element->get_data( 'elType' ) ) {<br />        return;<br />    }<br />    $settings = $element->get_settings();<br />    if ( empty( $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'] ) ) {<br />        return;<br />    }<br />    $lang = apply_filters( 'wpml_current_language', null );<br />    $url  = apply_filters( 'wpml_permalink', $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'], $lang, true );<br />    $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'] = $url;<br />    $element->set_settings( 'eael_wrapper_link', $settings['eael_wrapper_link'] );<br />}

After implementing this code, clear any cache that might be affecting your site. This solution dynamically adjusts the URLs based on the current language, ensuring that links do not revert to the default language.

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 1 week ago.

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April 20, 2026 at 8:45 am
annikaN-2	Hi EAE "Select Essential Addons for Elementor" Essential Addons for Elementor" plugin links for columns doesn't work, it goes back to the main language page for the link all the time. So how can I solve this? Have also tried the pluhin "Make Column Clickable for Elementor" See on English home page, see attached image and you can click on them and see that it goes back to Swedish which is the main language. Thanks, Annika
April 20, 2026 at 9:44 am #17980165
annikaN-2	NOTE! there is not links to all the islands (the once is on the attached screen print) because we haven't done all pages yet. Also the same issue is on this page hidden link
April 20, 2026 at 11:06 am #17980510
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hello Annika, As discussed in the chat, I installed a WordPress installation with WPML and set it as Swedish for the default language and English for translation. And I installed Elementor and Elementor pro. To be able to report the compatibility issues, we need to replicate the issue on a clean installation. You can access the WordPress dashboard using the link below: hidden link Kindly follow the steps below: - Install the EAE plugin there. - Create a page and use the Column link feature to create a link for a column - Try to translate that page and show that the link is not translated. This will help us to report the probable issue to the compatibility team and solve the possible problem faster. Thanks.
April 21, 2026 at 7:04 am #17982664
annikaN-2	Sorry that I didn't answer you but I had no internet and got your message just now so I will do the things you asked for and tell when it's done. All the best, Annika
April 21, 2026 at 7:30 am #17982787
annikaN-2	Hi again, I now setup a page "Swedish Test column link" that is link to the "Swedish Sample Page" and translated and the pages are "English Test column link" and "English Sample Page". And the same happens the English page go to the Swedish. I hope you can resolve this and thank you very much, Annika
April 21, 2026 at 4:11 pm #17985045
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi Annika, Thank you for replicating the issue on a clean installation. I reported this to the compatibility team. This might take time, but I will get back to you as soon as I have news from them. Thanks.
April 22, 2026 at 5:02 am #17985794
annikaN-2	Thank you for your answer and you know how long time? We are starting selling and it has been many issues during the way and we loosing time. All the best, Annika
April 22, 2026 at 7:04 am #17986117
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi Annika, Our compatibility team provided a workaround for the time being: Make sure of having a full site backup of your site before proceeding. Add the following code to your theme’s functions.php file. add_filter( 'elementor/frontend/before_render', 'wpml_compsupp8345_eael_wrapper_link'); function wpml_compsupp8345_eael_wrapper_link( $element ) { if ( 'container' !== $element->get_data( 'elType' ) ) { return; } $settings = $element->get_settings(); if ( empty( $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'] ) ) { return; } $lang = apply_filters( 'wpml_current_language', null ); $url = apply_filters( 'wpml_permalink', $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'], $lang, true ); $settings['eael_wrapper_link']['url'] = $url; $element->set_settings( 'eael_wrapper_link', $settings['eael_wrapper_link'] ); } Please get back to us with the result. Thanks.
April 22, 2026 at 9:41 am #17986862
annikaN-2	Hi, I have done this but doesn't help. I working on the home page so better you check on the below page with exactly the same issue hidden link Thanks, Annika
April 22, 2026 at 12:21 pm #17987519
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi Annika, The code is given to address the issue for this page: hidden link On the installation below: hidden link Did you use the exact same widget with the same settings on your website? If not, please create a widget on our installation that will reflect the exact thing you use. Also make sure you clear and purge any cache plugin that you might have.
April 23, 2026 at 6:11 am #17989071
annikaN-2	Hi again, Forgot to tell you that also with your code you suddenly need to click twice in the browser to get back to the last page you where on Thanks, Annika
April 23, 2026 at 8:27 am #17989571
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hello and thank you for the login information to the staging website. I recorded a video showing what to do to apply the fix: hidden link Summary The video provides a step-by-step tutorial on fixing internal link issues in a WordPress website using Elementor and WPML translation plugins. It explains how to replace static URLs with dynamic page links in Elementor to ensure correct language version navigation and how to update translations properly in WPML. The tutorial also covers troubleshooting steps and best practices for managing internal and external links in a multilingual website. Action items - Replace static URLs with Elementor's dynamic internal link feature to ensure correct multilingual navigation. - After updating links, modify the page title to prompt WPML to recognize changes and update translations. - For external links, manually update URLs in the WPML advanced translation editor as needed. Thanks.
April 23, 2026 at 3:39 pm #17990881
annikaN-2	Thank you every so much, work perfect, Annika
April 26, 2026 at 9:15 am #17995136
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi Annika, I'm glad that you managed to fix the issue.