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Problem:
The client needs to synchronize product attributes across different languages in a WooCommerce site using WPML, especially after bulk-importing product translations. The main challenge is to achieve this without overwriting existing custom translations of about 2,200 products.

Solution:
We recommend two main approaches to synchronize product attributes without risking data loss:
1. Edit and Update Individual Products:
- Navigate to the product in the original language.
- Make a minor change in the content or attributes.
- Save these changes and update the translation.

2. Use Bulk Synchronization Options:
- Go to WooCommerce -> WCML -> Status tab.
- Click on the Troubleshooting link at the bottom right.
- Select the options to synchronize the attributes and variations.
- Click on the Start button and wait for the synchronization to complete.

For detailed guidance, refer to the WCML troubleshooting documentation here: WPML Troubleshooting Options.

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Last updated by Carlos Rojas 2 weeks, 3 days ago.

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April 14, 2026 at 9:08 pm #17970006

bikbulatovaE

Synchronize product atributes with translated languages... How to do this?

April 15, 2026 at 11:06 am #17970971

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hello,
Thank you for contacting us

To sync the product attributes, there are two options:
1.-
- Edit the product in the original language
- Make a small change in the content or in the attributes
- Save the changes and update the translation

2.-
- Go to WooCommerce -> WCML -> Status tab
- Click on the Troubleshooting link (bottom right)
- Select the options to sync the attributes and variations
- Click on the Start button and wait for the process to finish

In this link, you will find the documentation on the WCML troubleshooting: https://wpml.org/documentation/support/wpml-troubleshooting-options/#troubleshooting-woocommerce-multilingual-and-multicurrency

Regards,
Carlos

April 15, 2026 at 12:43 pm #17971392

bikbulatovaE

Can you advice please, what option are you refering to?
The manual update of product works. But I have a lot to sync 🙂

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April 15, 2026 at 12:53 pm #17971436

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

Attached, you will find the screenshot with the options highlighted.

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April 17, 2026 at 2:03 pm #17977073

bikbulatovaE

So my issue isn't relate to variations. But parent product attributes. I've added some to improve google merchant center quality. And want to synchronize them between all languages.

April 20, 2026 at 8:57 am #17979937

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi,

In this case, you just need to update the translation of the products, and that will synchronize the attributes.

April 23, 2026 at 6:21 am #17989074

bikbulatovaE

I need bulk solution.

April 23, 2026 at 11:18 am #17990023

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

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

Hi there,

The bulk options are the ones shown in the Troubleshooting page of WCML: https://wpml.org/forums/topic/synchronize-product-atributes-with-translated-languages/#post-17971436

If the attributes appear under Products -> Attributes, then they will be synced. But if the attributes are created only when you create a product, then you will have to manually update the translations.