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This thread is resolved. Here is a description of the problem and solution.

Problem:
If you're experiencing an issue where your website's German translations have been replaced with French translations, and this change occurred sometime between May and September, and it's not visible on the Wayback Machine, we can help you address this.
Solution:
First, ensure you create a full backup of your site. This is crucial to avoid any data loss. Next, navigate to Plugins -> Add new -> Commercial tab, and upgrade all your WPML plugins to the latest version. Then, go to the page that shows incorrect translations, such as the one you mentioned, and make a small edit to the content in the original language. Save these changes and update the translation. This process might resolve the translation mix-up.
If the issue persists or the solution provided here becomes irrelevant due to updates or it simply doesn't apply to your case, we highly recommend checking the related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that you have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. Additionally, if you need further assistance, please open a new support ticket.

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January 8, 2026 at 11:53 am #17712662

stuartM-7

My client has asked the following question about an issue:

"I was updating some things on the German website, and it looks like sometime after May and before September, the site has somehow gone wrong and it’s replaced various German translations with French translations.

I can’t tell when it happened between then because it’s not visible on the waybackmachine.

It’s also done it on this page but much, much more: hidden link

Why has this happened and what can be done about it?

January 8, 2026 at 12:02 pm #17712675

Carlos Rojas
WPML Supporter since 03/2017

Languages: English (English ) Spanish (Español )

Timezone: Europe/Madrid (GMT+02:00)

Hi there,
This is the forum ticket where we will continue working.

I'm waiting for your message.