michalG-35

Problem:
The client needs a language switcher similar to the one on a specific website but struggles with limited customizability using standard options. They have purchased WPML and seek guidance on implementing a custom UI for the language switcher.
Solution:
We recommend creating a custom language switcher using WPML's PHP functions or shortcodes, which allow for full customization. You can use the wpml_active_languages filter to retrieve an array of all active languages, including their codes, URLs, and active states. This enables you to loop through these languages and apply custom classes for styling, thus gaining complete control over the HTML structure and appearance. For further guidance, please refer to the following documentation:

• WPML Shortcodes
• Custom Language Switcher
• Adding Language Switchers using PHP and Shortcodes
• Fixing Styling and CSS Issues for Language Switchers

If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, we highly recommend checking related known issues at https://wpml.org/known-issues/, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have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 open a new support ticket at WPML Support Forum.