[Closed] Only show switcher widget if translations exist, otherwise to not render on page

Hello there,

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Thanks

Hello there,

Our 2nd tier checked the issue and suggested the following code to fix the issue.

You can add this in theme functions.php file

add_filter( 'widget_display_callback', function( $instance ){

    if ( isset($instance['content']) && str_contains( $instance['content'], 'language-switcher' ) && is_singular() ){

        global $post;
        $element_type = 'post_' . $post->post_type;
        $trid = apply_filters( 'wpml_element_trid', NULL, $post->ID, $element_type );
        $translations = apply_filters( 'wpml_get_element_translations', NULL, $trid, $element_type );

        if ( count($translations) === 1 ){
            return false;
        }
    }

    return $instance;
});

Let me know if this helps.

Thanks

Hello there,

When the switcher is used as a dropdown, it is currently not possible to disable the current language option. I believe you are referring to the similar setting available for horizontal switchers, where disabling the current language is supported.

I have forwarded your feedback to our 2nd tier supporters for further review.

Thanks

Hi,

This is Christopher taking over this ticket as Shekhar is on vacation.

The second-tier support mentioned that you used the legacy WPML language switcher. Please use the block language switcher as this page:

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The second tier add the new block language switcher and you can compare.

Thanks.

Hi,

No need for the code anymore as you use the new langauge switcher.

Thanks.