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Problem:
The client is experiencing an issue where the WPML dropdown click switcher works in desktop view but fails in mobile view. The switcher does not function with the popup effect in mobile view.
Solution:
We recommended the client to first ensure that all WPML plugins are updated to the latest versions. Here are the steps we suggested:
1) Navigate to Plugins > Add New > Commercial and click "Check for updates" to update WPML plugins to the latest versions.
2) Create a backup of the site before proceeding with further steps.
3) Disable all other plugins, leaving only WPML plugins active, to check if the issue persists.
4) Switch to a WordPress default theme to see if the issue still occurs.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, it might be due to outdated information or a specific case not covered here. 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 the problem persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.

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Last updated by kevinT-10 4 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Dražen.

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August 22, 2025 at 4:01 am #17339323

kevinT-10

Background of the issue:
I am trying to use the WPML dropdown click switcher on my website. The switcher works in desktop view, but it does not function in mobile view with the popup effect. The issue can be seen on this page: hidden link

Issue Video
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Symptoms:
The WPML dropdown click switcher does not work in mobile view, although it works in desktop view.

Questions:
How can I solve the issue of the WPML dropdown not working in mobile view?

August 22, 2025 at 4:09 am #17339342

kevinT-10

any human support can help, thank you

August 22, 2025 at 6:34 am #17339444

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

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

Hello,

thanks for contacting us.

1)  In order to expedite handling your support requests, can you please share WPML support debug information from your site.

- To give debug information, login to your site and go to WPML → Support. From there click on the “debug information” link at the bottom of the page.
- Once on the “debug information” page, select the entire content of the text box and copy it.
- Now go back to our support forum, find debug information box and paste it.

More information on the link: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-debug-information-faster-support/

2)

I am trying to use the WPML dropdown click switcher on my website. The switcher works in desktop view, but it does not function in mobile view with the popup effect.

Are you using some custom code for this, since I do not understand what do you mean by popup effect. WPML language switcher does not provide such effect out of box.

3) If you use WP default theme, does it then work fine?

Please let me know.

Regards,
Drazen

August 22, 2025 at 3:09 pm #17341028

kevinT-10

Hi Drazen

I m using the Hello theme (elementor)

Please look at this video for my problem (dropdown click WPML)

hidden link

This video will show you, Language switcher style (dropdown click) is only working in desktop.

But the Mobile View, it does not work. (unable to switch other language)

Thank you for your help.

Kevin

August 25, 2025 at 6:22 am #17343776

Dražen
Supporter

Languages: English (English )

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

Hello Kevin,

thanks for getting back.

I understand the problem, please follow my suggestion and let me know it goes.

1) Go to Plugins > Add New > Commercial > Click “Check for updates" and update WPML plugins to latest versions.

Please make sure to create a backup, before doing any actions, just in case.

2)
Can you please try next:

- Make sure you have a backup.
- Disable all other plugins and leave active only WPML plugins
- Check if the issue still happens.
- - Switch to WP default theme
- Check if the issue still happens

Let me know how it goes.

Regards,
Drazen

August 25, 2025 at 9:06 am #17344253

kevinT-10

Dear Drazen
Thank you for your help.

I just tried to switch to Dropdown (not select dropdown click)

The issue has been fixed.

Thanks

Kevin