German translation doesn't work on the homepage

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

Problem:
You are trying to display the German translation on your homepage, but instead, the Dutch version (standard language) is shown.
Solution:
First, we recommend visiting the German version of your homepage to ensure it displays correctly. If the issue persists, follow these steps:
1. Edit the homepage in the original language.
2. Make a small change to the content.
3. Save the changes.
4. Update the translation.
5. Flush any cache memory that might exist.
After completing these steps, double-check if the German homepage is now displaying correctly.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 3 weeks, 4 days ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

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June 4, 2025 at 8:16 am #17105015
kevinK-58	Background of the issue: I am trying to get the German translation to be active on the homepage. The English version works, but the German does not. It keeps falling back to the Dutch (standard language). The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link Symptoms: The German homepage is not displaying as expected; instead, the Dutch homepage is shown. Questions: Why is the German translation not displaying on the homepage? How can I ensure the German homepage is shown instead of the Dutch one?
June 4, 2025 at 10:55 am #17105912
Carlos Rojas WPML Supporter since 03/2017 Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español ) Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)	Hello, Thank you for contacting us I visited the DE version of the homepage, and it seems to be correctly translated to German (please keep in mind that I don't speak German or Dutch). If you still see the issue, please share a screenshot where the untranslated text is shown. Also, I'd recommend editing the homepage in the original language -> Make a small change to the content -> Save the changes -> Update the translation and flush any cache memory that might exist. Then double-check if the issue has disappeared. Regards, Carlos