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Problem:
You are trying to temporarily deactivate a language on your WordPress site using WPML.
Solution:
If you're experiencing this, we recommend you try hiding the language. You can do this by navigating to WPML → Languages → Hide Languages or by selecting Add/Remove Languages in WPML → Languages → Site Languages. For more detailed instructions, please visit the following links:

Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your case.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 this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.

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May 30, 2025 at 9:47 pm #17093470

bernhardG-5

Background of the issue:
I am trying to temporarily deactivate a language on my WordPress site using WPML. The site I need help with is hidden link.

Symptoms:
No specific issue or error message mentioned.

Questions:
How can I temporarily deactivate a language?

May 31, 2025 at 7:35 am #17093798

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

You can hide a language by navigating to WPML → Languages → Hide Languages or by selecting Add/Remove Languages in WPML → Languages → Site Languages.

https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/hiding-languages-on-the-front-end/
https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/editing-wpmls-languages-table/#add-pre-configured-languages