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Problem:
The client is trying to translate the '_bubble_hot' custom meta field into Arabic using WPML, but it is not appearing in the String Translation module.

Solution:
1. Register the '_bubble_hot' Meta Field with WPML:
- Navigate to WPML → Settings.
- In the Custom Fields Translation section, find '_bubble_hot'. If it's not listed, publish or update a post with this field to make it appear.
- Set '_bubble_hot' to Translate and click Save.

2. Translate Field Content:
- Go to WPML → String Translation.
- Search for '_bubble_hot'. Enter the translation for Arabic directly if it appears.

3. If '_bubble_hot' Still Doesn't Appear:
- Ensure the field has content in at least one post.
- Perform a quick edit and update on a post.
- If using a custom field plugin, ensure WPML integration is configured.

4. Programmatic Registration:
- Add the following code to your theme's functions.php file:

add_filter('wpml_translatable_custom_fields', function($fields) {<br />   $fields[] = '_bubble_hot';<br />   return $fields;<br />});

- Revisit WPML → Settings to check recognition.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, it may be due to the field being dynamically added or saved in a non-standard way. In such cases, or if the problem persists, we 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 remains unresolved, please open a new support ticket.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 1 week, 1 day ago.

Assisted by: Carlos Rojas.

Author Posts
September 5, 2025 at 10:20 am #17378877

manish-kumarG

Background of the issue:
I have a WordPress site at hidden link and I am trying to translate the _bubble_hot meta field into Arabic using WPML.

Symptoms:
The _bubble_hot meta field is not showing in the string translation.

Questions:
How can I make the _bubble_hot meta field appear in the string translation?
Is there a specific setting in WPML to enable translation for custom meta fields?

September 5, 2025 at 10:27 am #17378915

manish-kumarG

I can't tranaslate this field in arabic

September 5, 2025 at 11:07 am #17379077

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

1.- If the '_bubble_hot' is indeed a custom field, then you can translate it following the steps described in this guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-custom-fields/

However, I'm not sure what the '_bubble_hot' is. Can you share a link to a video where you edit the content of the '_bubble_hot' in the original language?

2.- Please create a full site backup and update the WPML plugins to the latest version in Plugins -> Add new -> Commercial tab.

Regards,
Carlos

September 5, 2025 at 12:12 pm #17379321

manish-kumarG

Hi Carlos,

I updated the plugin, but the problem persists. I need your attention right now. Regards

September 5, 2025 at 12:17 pm #17379330

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

Please answer the first point in my previous message.

September 5, 2025 at 1:04 pm #17379463

manish-kumarG

Hello,

Please check the video. When I am trying to add the meta field in Arabic, the variations color or models don't show for Arabic; that's why I didn't update the product post in the video. I opened it to show you.

Please check the attached screenshot as well, sometimes in the secondary language, which is Arabic, the variation is not showing, even

Let me know if you need any further information.

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Thanks

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September 5, 2025 at 9:57 pm #17380501

manish-kumarG

Hello, any update on this?

September 8, 2025 at 8:10 am #17382645

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi there,
Thank you for sharing the video

Please follow the steps described in the guide I shared in my previous message (https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-custom-fields/) to set the _bubble_hot custom field as translatable. Then translate the product and double-check if the issue disappeared.