Problem: You are working on a site under development and trying to translate strings using WPML, but some strings are not translated. Solution: We have checked your website and noticed that the strings you mentioned are now properly showing translated in English. Please confirm if your issue has been resolved.
If this solution is outdated or does not apply to your case, we recommend opening a new support ticket. We also 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.
For further assistance, please visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.
Problem: You are encountering unexpected references to the Rank Math plugin in the WPML settings, even though you have uninstalled the plugin. Solution: We recommend checking your database for any remaining custom fields related to Rank Math. If you find any, please remove these entries. Always ensure to back up your database before making any changes. Additionally, regarding your question about sitemaps, it's important to note that if you are using a single domain for multiple languages, you should only have one sitemap (domain.com/sitemap.xml) that includes posts from all active languages.
If this solution does not apply to your situation, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend opening a new support ticket. Also, please check the related known issues and confirm that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. For further assistance, you can always contact us through the WPML support forum.
Problem: The client is experiencing incorrect alignment of the language switcher on their site, which is likely caused by the theme's CSS rather than WPML itself. Solution: 1. We recommend switching to a default theme to verify if the issue persists. If the alignment is correct with the default theme, the issue is with the custom theme's CSS. 2. To adjust the CSS for the language switcher, you can add CSS at WPML > Language > Language Switcher Options > Additional CSS. For responsive adjustments, set up a CSS media query: For more details on CSS media queries, visit https://www.w3schools.com/Css/css3_mediaqueries_ex.asp
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent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 further assistance is needed, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are trying to add a language switcher to your site using WPML but cannot find the option to do so. Solution: If you're experiencing this issue, we recommend you try the following steps: 1. Ensure that your site meets WPML’s minimum requirements, which you can check here: WPML Minimum Requirements. 2. Make sure your theme and plugins are up to date. 3. Follow our guide to properly add the language switcher, available here: Language Switcher Options Guide. If the issue persists, please provide the debug report in the Debug Information box. You can find instructions on how to do this here: Provide Debug Information. Additionally, let us know if you're having trouble adding the language switcher from the WPML >> Languages page or if it’s not appearing on the frontend of your site or a specific page.
This solution might be irrelevant if it’s outdated or not applicable to your case. We highly recommend checking related known issues at WPML Known Issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket at WPML Support Forum.
Problem: You are using WPML for automatic translation on a site currently under development, and you've noticed that some content is not being translated automatically. Solution: If you're experiencing issues with content not being automatically translated, it might be due to the content being pulled from an external source, such as Facebook feeds. This type of content cannot be translated directly by WPML because it does not reside within your site's database. We recommend checking if the untranslated content originates from such external sources.
Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's 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 issue persists, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.
Problem: The client is working on a site under development and wants to remove the background of the WPML language switcher. Solution: We recommend adding the following CSS code to your site to make the background of the language switcher transparent. You can add this code by navigating to your site's backend > Appearance > Customizer > Custom CSS area:
Please note that this solution might be irrelevant if it's outdated or not applicable to your specific 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 this does not resolve your issue, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are trying to translate the copyright text in the Astra theme on your website, but you are unable to find the string in WPML. Solution: We recommend trying two methods to locate and translate the string: Method 1: Navigate to WPML > String Translation. At the bottom of the page, there is a checkbox labeled "Look for strings while pages are rendered". Enable this option, visit the front end of your site where the string appears, and then return to WPML > String Translation to search for the string. Method 2: If the string is not visible in WPML > String Translation, it might be categorized as an admin text string. You can find more details on how to locate and translate admin text strings here: https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/string-translation/finding-strings-that-dont-appear-on-the-string-translation-page/
If these steps do not resolve your issue, or if the solution becomes 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 for further assistance.
Problem: You are trying to translate the footer on your website using WPML but cannot find the option to do so. Solution: We recommend following the steps outlined in a similar support ticket which successfully resolved the footer translation issue with the Astra theme. You can find the detailed steps and a helpful video tutorial here:
If these resources do not resolve your issue, we may need to access your site to investigate further. Please ensure you back up your site before providing any access details, following our Privacy and Security Policy.
If the solution provided here becomes outdated or does not apply to your specific 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. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket or visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.
Problem: The client is experiencing an issue where the WPML MySQL database is too large. Solution: We recommend following the steps outlined on the WPML documentation page to reduce the size of the WPML MySQL database.
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it 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. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: The client needs to know how to change the languages of pages using WPML. Solution: If you're experiencing difficulties in changing the language of pages on your website using WPML, it's important to clarify whether you want to change the default language of the entire website or just translate specific pages into different languages. To proceed effectively, please specify your exact needs so we can provide the most accurate guidance.
If the provided solution does not apply to your situation, or if it 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. Should these steps not resolve your issue, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket at WPML support forum for further assistance.
