Problem: If you're experiencing a very high autoload from
icl_sitepress_settings
, you're not alone as this is a known issue. Solution: We are currently working on a fix to reduce the size in future versions of WPML. Unfortunately, there is no immediate workaround available, and it is suggested to remove or clear autoload options. While we cannot provide an exact release date, the fix is scheduled for the next major release of WPML.
Please note that this solution might be outdated or not applicable to your specific case.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. If the issue persists, please open a new support ticket.
Problem: You are experiencing server downtime which you believe is caused by WPML, specifically related to ProcessNewTranslatableFields.lock. Additionally, you are concerned about high autoload issues from icl_sitepress_settings. Solution: We recommend updating your WPML plugins to the latest versions to address the server downtime issue. You can do this by navigating to Plugins > Add New > Commercial > Click “Check for updates” and update WPML plugins to the latest versions. Please ensure to create a backup before proceeding with any updates.
If the solution provided here becomes irrelevant due to updates or does not apply to your case, we 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. Should you need further assistance, please do not hesitate to open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: The client is experiencing critical performance issues with WPML on their multilingual site, including high Time To First Byte (TTFB) and additional database queries. They have tried various optimizations but the issues persist. They also face SEO issues with WPML-generated multilingual slugs being improperly indexed by Google. Solution: We recommend setting up a staging site to safely test changes without affecting the production environment. Follow these steps: 1) Install the Query Monitor plugin from https://wordpress.org/plugins/query-monitor/ 2) Monitor the load time and number of queries using the tool provided by the plugin. 3) Disable all WPML plugins and check the load time and query count again. 4) Disable all other plugins, activate only WPML plugins, and switch to the WordPress default theme to isolate the issue. Please report back with the results of each step.
If this solution does not resolve the issues or seems outdated, we 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 problems persist, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
Problem: The client is experiencing severe slowdowns in the WordPress admin area, particularly when accessing pages like /wp-admin/plugins.php, /wp-admin/edit.php, and /wp-admin/post.php. The slowdowns are related to high memory usage and long response times when WPML String Translation is active. Deactivating the WPML String Translation plugin significantly improves backend performance.
Solution: We recommend the following steps to diagnose and potentially resolve the issue: 1. Ensure all plugins and themes are up to date. 2. Create a full site backup or a staging site to safely test changes without affecting the live site. 3. Deactivate all plugins, including WPML plugins, and switch to a default WordPress theme like Twenty Twenty. 4. Activate WordPress debug mode by following the guide at https://developer.wordpress.org/advanced-administration/debug/debug-wordpress/. 5. Reactivate the WPML plugins and monitor the site's performance. 6. If the issue is resolved, reactivate other plugins and the theme one by one to identify any conflicts.
If these steps do not resolve the issue, or if the solution provided here becomes outdated or does not directly address your specific case, we 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 problems persist, please open a new support ticket for further assistance at WPML support forum.
Problem: You are experiencing a Gateway Timeout error when trying to use the Menu Sync feature in WPML. This issue occurs despite the site functioning normally in other aspects, and the PHP timeout is set to 5 minutes, but the gateway timeout happens in 2 minutes and 30 seconds. Solution: We recommend checking with your hosting provider to ensure that the server resources are not being exceeded. Additionally, you can debug performance issues by following the steps outlined in the WPML documentation on how to debug performance problems.
If this solution does not resolve your issue or seems irrelevant due to being outdated or not applicable to your case, we 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 still need assistance, please open a new support ticket at WPML support forum.
