Split: Where to translate the footer widgets' titles?

This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
The footers, which appear to be widgets, are not translatable.
Solution:
For translating the Widget Group title, follow these steps:
1. Navigate to WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration (tab).
2. If the field is empty, paste the following XML code:

<wpml-config>
  <gutenberg-blocks>
    <gutenberg-block type="core/widget-group" translate="1">
      <key name="title"></key>
      <xpath>//h2</xpath>
    </gutenberg-block>
  </gutenberg-blocks>
</wpml-config>

If the field is not empty, then paste the relevant part within the

<wpml-config></wpml-config>

tags.
3. Click the Save button.
4. Go to WPML -> Translation Management and look for the Block section.
5. Select the relevant Widget and send it for translation.

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This topic is split from https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-cant-find-strings-for-translation/

Tagged: Bug

This topic contains 21 replies, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Itamar 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Itamar.

Author	Posts
August 19, 2025 at 7:29 am #17329853
Itamar WPML Supporter since 02/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+03:00)	Hi, Our second-tier supporter has reproduced this issue. If needed, he will esclate this issue to our developers. And before that, if possible, he will share a workaround. I'll keep you updated on any news regarding this issue. Meanwhile, to get forward with your project, I suggest you use the alternative way I suggested--adding a Heading widget. I appreciate your patience. Itamar.
August 19, 2025 at 8:50 am #17330412
zaimianz	Thanks for your reply, brother. I tried the solution you gave me, but why can't my title text be displayed on the left like yours, as shown in the picture?
August 19, 2025 at 11:59 am #17331055
Itamar WPML Supporter since 02/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+03:00)	Hi, I adjusted the peddings in the style section. Please see the attached screenshot. Alternatively, our second-tier supporter provided the following solution for the Widget Group title. 1. Go to WPML -> Settings -> Custom XML Configuration (tab). 2. If the field is empty, paste the XML code in it: <wpml-config> <gutenberg-blocks> <gutenberg-block type="core/widget-group" translate="1"> <key name="title"></key> <xpath>//h2</xpath> </gutenberg-block> </gutenberg-blocks> </wpml-config> If the field is not empty, then paste the relevant part within the <wpml-config></wpml-config> tags. 3. Click the Save button. 4. Go to WPML -> Translation Management and look for the Block section. 5. Select the relevant Widget and send it for translation. Please see the attached screenshot blocks-in-tm.jpg. Please let me know if you have any further questions. Regards, Itamar.
August 20, 2025 at 6:17 am #17333081
zaimianz	OK, thanks, I'll try it
August 23, 2025 at 8:37 am #17341775
zaimianz	Bro, this problem has been solved, let's move on to the next one
August 23, 2025 at 8:43 am #17341777
zaimianz	How should these two parts be translated on the product page? See the screenshot for their locations. New threads created by Itamar and linked to this one are listed below: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-68-products-sold-in-the-last-24-hours/
August 25, 2025 at 6:42 pm #17346188
Itamar WPML Supporter since 02/2016 Languages: English (English ) Timezone: Asia/Jerusalem (GMT+03:00)	Hi, I'm glad that the issue is solved now. With the new issue, we will continue here: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/split-68-products-sold-in-the-last-24-hours/ I'm closing this ticket. Regards, Itamar.