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Problem:
You are unable to translate the content of the Search Placeholder and Generic Text in JetEngine using WPML.
Solution:
We recommend adding the following XML code to WPML > Settings > Custom XML Code (tab):

<wpml-config><elementor-widgets><widget name="jet-smart-filters-checkboxes"><fields><field>apply_button_text</field><field>search_placeholder</field><field>dropdown_placeholder</field></fields></widget></elementor-widgets></wpml-config>

After adding the code, please follow these steps:
1. Go to your Dashboard > Pages.
2. Open the edit screen of the original page and make a small change, such as adding an extra blank space at the end of a sentence or paragraph.
3. Save the changes. You should now see a circular arrow beside the second language links, indicating that an update is required.
4. Edit the translation again and ensure it is saved up to 100% translated.
You should now be able to see the translated placeholders.

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Last updated by Christopher Amirian 3 weeks, 3 days ago.

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May 31, 2025 at 11:07 am

andreG-36

Background of the issue:
I am trying to translate the content of the Search Placeholder and Generic Text for Smart Filters in Jetengine on my site hidden link using WPML.

Symptoms:
I am unable to translate the content of the Search Placeholder and Generic Text.

Questions:
How can I translate the Search Placeholder and Generic Text in Jetengine using WPML?

May 31, 2025 at 11:41 am
May 31, 2025 at 11:49 am #17094101

Christopher Amirian
WPML Supporter since 07/2020

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Yerevan (GMT+04:00)

Hi,

I added the XML code below to WPML > Settings > Custom XML Code (tab):

<wpml-config>
  <elementor-widgets>
    <widget name="jet-smart-filters-checkboxes">
      <fields>
        <field>apply_button_text</field>
        <field>search_placeholder</field>
        <field>dropdown_placeholder</field>
      </fields>
    </widget>
  </elementor-widgets>
</wpml-config>

Please do as follows now:

- Go to your Dashboard > Pages.
- Open the edit screen of the original page. You should see a pencil/circle/gear icon in the sidebar options under the "Languages" section.
- Make a small change, for example, add an extra blank space at the end of a sentence/paragraph.
- Save it.
- You should now see that a circular arrow appears beside the 2nd languages links, this means that an update is required.
- Edit the translation again and save it up to 100% translated.

Now you should be able to see the placeholders

Thanks.