[Resolved] WPML + Elementor not entirely compatible, despite both plugin developers stating so

Hi,

Our second-tier supporter has identified the root of the problem and provided the following workaround.

1. Edit this file with a code editor:
/wp-content/plugins/sitepress-multilingual-cms/addons/wpml-page-builders/classes/Integrations/Elementor/class-wpml-elementor-translate-ids.php

2. Look for this code, which should be around line number 194.

	private function translate_id( $element_id, $element_type = null ) {
		if ( ! $element_type || 'any_child_of' === $element_type ) {
			$element_type = get_post_type( $element_id );
		}

And right after it, add this code:

if ($element_type == false){
return $element_id;
}

3. Save the file.

4. Check the page, and it should be fixed.

**** Important! Please make a full site backup (files and DB) before you proceed with those steps****

I already applied this to your site. See the change in the file in the screenshot fix-in-file.png. And if you check this page, for example, hidden link, you will see that the problem is fixed. Please see the attached screenshot problem-fixed.png.

The issue has been escalated to our developers, and they will fix it in future versions of WPML. We will update you here when it is released. Meanwhile, you might need to reapply this fix when there is an update to WPML that does not include it.

Regards,
Itamar.

Hi,

I'm unsure if this code can be applied through a child theme. However, if you know how to make it work this way, please proceed.

I'm sorry, but I can't tell if the fix will be included in the next stable version of WPML. Please understand that it is up to our developers.

We will keep you updated here on any news regarding this issue.

Regards,
Itamar.