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Problem:
The client is concerned about the upcoming WPML 4.8 update, which will drop support for Twig templates, and how it might affect the language switcher on their website.
Solution:
If you're unsure whether the removal of Twig template support in WPML 4.8 will affect your language switcher, we recommend checking how you added the language switcher to your site. Please provide screenshots of the implementation for further analysis. This information will help us determine if the update impacts your site's language switcher functionality.

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Last updated by Andrey 3 weeks, 3 days ago.

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May 13, 2025 at 5:11 pm #17029270

dmitriiB-5

Background of the issue:
I received a notification that WPML 4.8 will be released in about three months, and this version will drop support for Twig templates. My website, hidden link, is live and not under development.

Symptoms:
I'm unsure if the removal of support for Twig templates in WPML 4.8 will affect the language switcher on my website.

Questions:
Will the removal of support for Twig templates in WPML 4.8 affect the language switcher on my website?

May 13, 2025 at 8:40 pm #17029696

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Thank you for contacting WPML support.

Can you please let me know how you added the language switcher to your website? Please upload some screenshots so I can review them.

May 13, 2025 at 8:45 pm #17029706

dmitriiB-5

It wasn’t me who added the language switcher, but a web designer who unfortunately no longer works with me.

May 13, 2025 at 8:49 pm #17029708

Andrey
WPML Supporter since 06/2013

Languages: English (English ) Russian (Русский )

Timezone: Europe/Kyiv (GMT+03:00)

Let me double-check this. I need to request temporary access to your site's wp-admin. When you log in to leave your next reply, you will find the required fields below the comment area. The information you will enter is private, meaning only you and I can see and access it.