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Problem:
If you're trying to translate the entire page on your site using WPML but find that it does not translate the main menu and footer, you might need to apply some manual settings.
Solution:
1. For the menu, you need to manually create them in the second language:
- Go to Appearance → Menus.
- Click the language link you want to create a menu for.
- Name your new menu and click Create Menu.
- Finally, add menu items and save.
For more details, visit Translating Menus.
2. For the footer, depending on whether it was created via Elementor templates or WordPress widgets, follow the respective guide:
- Elementor and WPML
- Translating Widgets
3. If you need to translate specific strings such as text in the header or footer, use the WPML > String Translation. Search for the text, translate it, and for texts not appearing, use the Admin Texts Translation link under Utilities.
4. Create a widget for each language and set it to show only for that language. For more information, visit Translating Widgets.

If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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 issues persist, please open a new support ticket.

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Last updated by Dražen 1 month, 2 weeks ago.

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May 12, 2025 at 6:09 am #17021011

Dražen
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Languages: English (English )

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

Hello,

you need to create widget for each language and then set it to show for that language.

- https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-widgets/#:~:text=To%20display%20different%20widgets%20in%20each%20language%3A

Regards,
Drazen

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May 13, 2025 at 9:48 am #17026301

damianM-14

Good morning, I can't duplicate these widgets

May 13, 2025 at 10:41 am #17026560

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

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

Hello,

sorry but I do not understand your reply. I have checked your website and I can see some correct footer widgets on EN, so you just need to do the same for others.

If you still have issue, please explain and let me know what is the problem and I will be glad to help.

Regards,
Drazen

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