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Problem:
The client has set Georgian as the default language on their site and wants the site to display Georgian at the root URL (https://advokatisk.ge/) and English at https://advokatisk.ge/en/. However, the site defaults to the English URL, and the language switcher does not show other languages.
Solution:
We recommend the client to ensure that Georgian is correctly set as the default language in the WPML settings. It's also crucial to verify that the Language URL format is properly configured to support different languages in directories. If these settings are correct and the issue persists, we suggest checking the .htaccess file for any incorrect rewrite rules that might be redirecting to the English version by default. Additionally, clearing the browser cache and the WPML cache can help resolve any residual configuration issues.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, or if the solution seems outdated or not applicable to your case, please visit our support forum to open a new support ticket. We also 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.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 11 months ago.

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June 12, 2025 at 9:05 pm #17131473

sabaK-3

Background of the issue:
I have added a Georgian language and set it as a default language on my site hidden link. I chose the option for Language URL format to enable different languages in directories, so the site should display Georgian at hidden link and English at hidden link. I am only following guidance from ChatGPT.

Symptoms:
When I enter my site, the default url is hidden link. and the switcher does not show other languages. The WPML cache is cleared.

Questions:
How do I ensure that Georgian is correctly set as the default language using WPML?
Is the Language URL format correctly configured for different languages in directories? I want it to be hidden link

June 13, 2025 at 8:59 am #17132322

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

Please share the access credentials to the site in your next message, which I have set private. This will allow me to reproduce the issue and double-check the configuration.

Also, confirm you have created a full site backup that you can restore if necessary.

Looking forward to your message.
Regards,
Carlos