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Problem:
The client wanted to know if it's possible to use a combination of language URL formats on the same site, specifically using "A different domain per language" for some languages while keeping others as "Different languages in directories".
Solution:
We explained that this configuration is not possible within the WPML settings. For more details on what is possible and the limitations, we recommended checking the WPML documentation on language URL options. You can find more information here: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 6 days, 21 hours ago.

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April 27, 2026 at 9:57 am #17996463

Levi á Torkilsheyggi

Hi WPML Support,

I would like to know if it is possible to use a combination of language URL formats on the same site?
Specifically, I want to use "A different domain per language" for some languages, while keeping others as "Different languages in directories".

If this isn't supported natively in the settings, do you have a recommended workaround or a hook that can achieve this?

Thanks in advance!

April 27, 2026 at 10:21 am #17996503

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

Unfortunately, this is not possible within the WPML configuration. You can read more about what's possible and the limitations in this guide: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-url-options/how-to-use-wpml-with-different-domains-per-language/

Best regards,
Carlos