Language switcher on custom post archive page not detecting alternate languages

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 11 months ago.

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June 10, 2025 at 6:09 pm #17123243
telmoS	Background of the issue: I have created a custom post type called 'guide'. The slug for Guides is hidden link in English, which is the primary language, and in French, it is called /fr/apprendre. I am trying to ensure that the language switcher on the custom post archive page detects alternate languages correctly. The issue can be seen at hidden link. Symptoms: When accessing the English page, the archive page and the language switcher display the correct slugs. However, when switching to French, the language switcher no longer has the correct slugs and instead shows the home page. Other custom post types work properly. Questions: Why does the language switcher not display the correct slugs when switching to French? How can I ensure the language switcher shows the correct custom post type slugs in French?
June 11, 2025 at 7:30 am #17124234
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi, Welcome to WPML support. I tried to check the links in question and they both (EN and FR) go to 404 page. Would you please test if the issue is happening even when WPML and WPML addons are deactivated? Thanks.
June 11, 2025 at 7:34 am #17124284
telmoS	Apologies. I deleted the CPT to start from scratch to determine whats going on. If I disable WPML then I will definitely not be able to test the issue as Lang Switcher, etc. will not exist or not work as required. I am getting some external support to see if we can solve this.
June 11, 2025 at 9:51 am #17124837
Christopher Amirian WPML Supporter since 07/2020 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)	Hi, Ok sure, if you manage to bring back the custom post, please inform me to check as I still cannot see the post: hidden link. Thanks.

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