Problem: The client is experiencing issues with the WPML plugin on their WordPress site, specifically with translating ACF Gutenberg blocks into German. The auto-translate feature inconsistently translates certain headings and the link field text within many blocks remains untranslated. Solution: We recommend the following steps to address the translation issues: 1. Change the field group mode to
Same fields across languages
. 2. Assign a unique field name, such as
boxes_title
, to avoid conflicts and ensure visibility in the Advanced Translation Editor. 3. Make a minor edit to the post (like altering the post title or content), save it, and then update the translation post. 4. If these steps do not resolve the issue, consider using a staging site to perform these changes without affecting the live site. If the problem persists, we suggest 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. If the solution provided here is outdated or not applicable to your case, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: The client has an ACF block with a radio field where the radio element's value should not be translated as it breaks the PHP code logic. Despite setting the field to not translate in the field group settings, it still appears in auto translate. Solution: We recommend adding the following code to your functions.php file:
After implementing this code, update the page in the default language and its translation. Remember to add the fields you wish to exclude from translation to the
$fieldsToIgnore
array.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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. If the problem persists, please open a new support ticket.
