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

Problem:
You are trying to update translations on your site using WPML, but the changes are not reflecting even after making changes in string translations.
Solution:
We recommend you follow these steps:
1. Navigate to

wp-content/languages/wpml

2. Delete the following language files:

blocksy-de_DE.l10n

blocksy-de_DE

blocksy-en_US.l10n

blocksy-en_US

blocksy-pl_PL.l10n

blocksy-pl_PL

3. After deleting these files, try updating the translations in the string translation section again.

If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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.

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Last updated by Kor 3 months ago.

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July 25, 2025 at 3:47 pm #17271751

jacekR-4

Background of the issue:
I am trying to update translations on my site hidden link using WPML, but the changes are not reflecting.

Symptoms:
The translations aren't updated even after making changes in string translations.

Questions:
Why aren't the translations updated after making changes in string translations?

July 25, 2025 at 3:48 pm #17271753

jacekR-4

I have same issue 4.07.2025, I get support from WPML witch success, but again we try update text and meet same problem.

July 28, 2025 at 2:00 am #17273570

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for contacting us. I've checked your Website here in English hidden link and I can see some translation issues.

I will need to closely examine your website. Therefore, I will require temporary access (WP-Admin and FTP) to a test site where the problem has been replicated, if possible. This will enable me to provide better assistance and determine if any configurations need to be modified.

Please note that it is important to have a backup for security purposes and to prevent any potential data loss. You can use the UpdraftPlus plugin (https://wordpress.org/plugins/updraftplus/) to fulfill your backup requirements.

Your upcoming reply will be treated with confidentiality and will only be visible to you and me.

✙ To resolve the issue, I may need your consent to deactivate and reactivate plugins and the theme, as well as make configuration changes on the site if necessary. This emphasizes the significance of having a backup.

July 28, 2025 at 9:16 am #17274255

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I've translated your menu ID here using String Translation hidden link and it works now. Could you check? I've shared a screenshot on how to identify the menu ID.

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July 28, 2025 at 4:01 pm #17276183

jacekR-4

Hi,

don't understand your point real, please see attached screenshot.

My translation is set up correctly. Why is not show on frontend?

Zrzut ekranu 2025-07-28 o 17.58.57.png
July 28, 2025 at 4:09 pm #17276272

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I've corrected the navigation menu for you by translating the menu ID. Where can we see this "Delivery Time: 1-2 Business days"? Where should it display?

July 28, 2025 at 8:56 pm #17276725

jacekR-4

is top header

July 29, 2025 at 6:20 am #17277150

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I cannot translate it no matter what I tried.

I regret any inconvenience caused, but to proceed with troubleshooting, I kindly ask for a snapshot of the site. Alternatively, with your permission, I can create one myself. For this purpose, I typically recommend using the free plugin "Duplicator." If you're already familiar with Duplicator (https://wordpress.org/plugins/duplicator/), please skip the following steps and simply send me the archive file you downloaded.

To guide you further, please adhere to these instructions:

1. View the Duplicator instructions video: hidden link

2. Consult WPML's instructions on providing supporters with a copy of your site: https://wpml.org/faq/provide-supporters-copy-site/

3. If the archive file exceeds 400MB, please use Duplicator's file filters to exclude cache, wp-uploads directory, media, and archive files.

Once you have the archive file ready, kindly share the link with us. You can utilize platforms like Google Drive, Dropbox, or similar for file sharing, as the snapshot file might be large.

Please note that your next reply will be private, visible only to you and me. You can paste the file link there. Rest assured that once the issue is resolved, I will delete the local site.

July 29, 2025 at 3:05 pm #17279602

jacekR-4

04.07.2025 I first time meet that problem , that time I open first ticket via WPML, was solved by Shekhar Bhandari . Can you speak with your college, what he done? I think it can be solution.

July 29, 2025 at 3:07 pm #17279609

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I don't have the ticket reference. But anyway, I will escalate this to our 2nd Tier Support for further assistance. Can I have your permission to create a duplicator package so that I can include this in the report?

July 29, 2025 at 3:15 pm #17279622

jacekR-4

before we go that way, please check feedback from Shekhar Bhandari, as he also have problem with that issue, he make manual something I believe, and same reason I think now we can update it. Is possible?

July 29, 2025 at 3:46 pm #17279786

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. My colleague Shekhar will be on leave tomorrow until August 2nd. So, it's best that I escalate this to our 2nd Tier Support to check why this is happening to your Website. May I proceed, or do you wish to wait?

I've tested it here hidden link and it works fine. So, there must be some misconfiguration on your end that needs to be fixed permanently. If not, you'll face this issue every time you try to translate a string.

July 29, 2025 at 4:39 pm #17279868

jacekR-4

We don't need rush, if you don't see reason to wait of for Shekhar, please go ahead with 2nd Tier Support

July 29, 2025 at 4:40 pm #17279870

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I will escalate this with a copy of the site and will come back to you as quickly as possible.

July 29, 2025 at 5:31 pm #17279950

Kor
WPML Supporter since 08/2022

Languages: English (English )

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

Thanks for your reply. I found a solution. There is a conflict with the language files. Could you please back up and provide FTP access to your server? I will remove the corrupted translation file. Once we do that, translating using String translation will work without issues.