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Problem:
If you're experiencing issues with the Language switcher block in the header not displaying the arrow and the dropdown menu items being always visible, it might be due to a theme conflict or a JavaScript problem.

Solution:
First, ensure you are using the latest version of the WPML plugin. If the problem persists, try the following steps:
1. Test the language switcher on a new template to see if it functions correctly.
2. If the issue remains, it could be related to a conflict with your theme's JavaScript. Contact the theme's support for assistance in identifying the conflicting script.
3. As a workaround, consider adding a custom language switcher as explained in our documentation here,
or try using the menu language switcher, which you can find here.
4. Alternatively, you can test the WPML 4.6.10 beta1 to see if the issue is resolved.

If this solution doesn't look relevant, please open a new support ticket.

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Last updated by Kor 1 year, 3 months ago.

Assisted by: Kor.

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January 18, 2024 at 3:40 pm #15201000

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

Unfortunately, I don't have an update for this but when I checked the report, it has reached our developers. Once I have an update, I will let you know. I apologize for the inconvenience.

In the meantime, you can try adding a "custom language switcher" as explained here https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-switcher-options/custom-language-switcher/ or try the "menu language switcher" https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/language-setup/language-switcher-options/

January 18, 2024 at 3:56 pm #15201269

daniel-viktorV

Thank you for your reply! I'm looking forward to the update, I hope it will be solved as soon as possible!
Unfortunately, the "menu language switcher" does not work in exactly the same way as the "normal language switcher", so I'll use the "custom language switcher" as a shortcode, but unfortunately it requires a lot of customization and is a pain to customize, but as i see there is no other working solution for now...

January 18, 2024 at 3:57 pm #15201271

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry for the trouble. There is no solution for the initial reported issue for now. But I will let you know when a workaround is available.

January 25, 2024 at 2:13 pm #15226686

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your patience.

I have feedback and could you please try WPML 4.6.10 beta1 and see if the issue is resolved on your end?

January 26, 2024 at 11:58 am #15229880

daniel-viktorV

Where can I download this beta version?

January 26, 2024 at 1:06 pm #15230288

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

Sorry, it's here https://wpml.org/download/wpml-multilingual-cms/?section=changelog

January 26, 2024 at 1:23 pm #15230362

daniel-viktorV

Yes, now working with WPML 4.6.10 beta1!

January 26, 2024 at 1:56 pm #15230452

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your reply.

It's good to know. Have a great day!

April 3, 2024 at 11:25 am #15477705

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Singapore (GMT+08:00)

Thanks for your patience.

Please update to version 4.6.10 of WPML. In version 4.6.10, this block issue has already been resolved :D.

This version of WPML 4.6.10 was released yesterday, so you might not see it from your site unless you go to Plugins > Add New > Commercial. If you don't see the updates there, simply press the button to refresh the data, and you'll see them. You can update everything from there.