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Last updated by Osama Mersal 7 hours, 22 minutes ago.

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January 18, 2026 at 6:38 pm #17740611

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Problems with displaying languages ​​in the header custom space

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January 18, 2026 at 8:52 pm #17740669

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

Thanks for contacting WPML forums support. I'll be glad to help you today.

You can add the language switcher using the shortcode in this location using the shortcode Elementor widget. Kindly check this guide to know more about adding switchers using shortcode.

Best regards,
Osama

January 20, 2026 at 8:04 am #17744813

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Hey Osama,

Thanks for the instructions, but it doesn't work. It's a new theme, and I'm assuming the author will again claim it's 100% compatible with WPML, but in reality, it's definitely not compatible. It's always the same theme with these same authors.

Send me a private message, and I'll send you my login details.

January 20, 2026 at 9:04 am #17745057

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

I've enabled the private reply. Please share the access details, and I'll try to add the language switcher.

Best regards,
Osama

January 22, 2026 at 8:50 am #17752713
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There are still problems with the footer. We're using Footer Style 2. Footer Style 2 is not visible.

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New threads created by Osama Mersal and linked to this one are listed below:

https://wpml.org/forums/topic/cannot-translate-footer-or-header-or-contact-form/

January 22, 2026 at 8:53 am #17752736

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January 22, 2026 at 8:55 am #17752782

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We cannot translate "Footer" or "Header" or "Contact Form"! An error message appears.

January 22, 2026 at 9:05 am #17752796

Osama Mersal
WPML Supporter since 02/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Africa/Cairo (GMT+02:00)

Hi,

1) I added the language switcher via shortcode, but it doesn't display correctly on the front end. (Kindly check this hidden link">screenshot)

Please let me know if you use any custom CCS for the header.

If not, please install your theme on this hidden link">Sandbox site and replicate the issue.
If the issue is replicable, please let me know, so I can check it and consult our compatibility team.

2) We try to keep one issue per ticket in our forum. Continuing with one ticket per issue helps supporters focus on a single issue at a time and enables other users to find solutions to their questions faster.
Therefore, I've split the other issue and created a new ticket for this issue.

Best regards,
Osama