Problem: The client's WPML Language Switcher is not displaying the dropdown languages, even though they have selected about 8 languages. Only the English option is showing. Solution: We recommend that the client ensures that they have translated their pages into the other languages. For the language switcher to display a language option in the dropdown, the corresponding pages must exist in those languages. The client should look for the pencil icon next to the languages, which indicates that the page has been translated. For more information on how to translate content, the client can visit the following documentation:
If the provided solution does not apply or is outdated, or if the client is still experiencing issues, we highly recommend checking the related known issues, verifying the version of the permanent fix, and confirming that they have installed the latest versions of themes and plugins. If the problem persists, the client should open a new support ticket for further assistance. WPML Support Forum
Problem: The client is unsure about the best setup for language URL options in WPML, as the descriptions provided are unclear. Solution: We recommend using the language per-directory option, which will structure URLs by appending the language code after your domain (e.g., domain.com/en for English). This is the most common setup and is preferred by most websites. For more information on the different language URL options, including using different domains or adding the language as a parameter, we suggest reviewing our documentation:
If this solution does not apply to your case, or if it seems outdated, please open a new support ticket. We also 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.
If you need further assistance, please contact us in the WPML support forum.
