Skip Navigation

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

Problem:
The client experienced an issue where the English menu disappeared after syncing it with the Vietnamese menu using WPML.

Solution:
We recommend taking the following steps to resolve the issue:
1. Ensure you have a full backup of your website and database.
2. It's advisable to perform these steps on a staging or development site first to avoid affecting your live site.
3. Update WordPress to the latest version.
4. Update all WPML plugins to their latest versions.
5. Install and activate the WPML String Translation Plugin if not already installed.
6. Update all other plugins to their latest versions.
7. If necessary, update your theme to the latest version.
8. Clear all caches on your site and check if the issue persists.
Additionally, we recommend checking the WPML guide on translating menus to ensure all steps were followed correctly.

If the problem continues or the solution seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, please open a new support ticket. 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. For further assistance, you can also visit our support forum at WPML Support Forum.

This is the technical support forum for WPML - the multilingual WordPress plugin.

Everyone can read, but only WPML clients can post here. WPML team is replying on the forum 6 days per week, 22 hours per day.

Tagged: 

This topic contains 1 reply, has 2 voices.

Last updated by Waqas Bin Hasan 9 months, 2 weeks ago.

Assisted by: Waqas Bin Hasan.

Author Posts
August 2, 2024 at 3:00 am #16031659

ssvnS

Background of the issue:
I changed my Vietnamese (default) menu then I used WPML to sync English menu with the changes. Link to a page where the issue can be seen: hidden link

Symptoms:
English menu disappears

Questions:
Why does the English menu disappear after syncing with the Vietnamese menu?
How can I ensure the English menu stays synced with the Vietnamese menu?

August 2, 2024 at 9:35 am #16032610

Waqas Bin Hasan
WPML Supporter since 05/2014

Languages: English (English )

Timezone: Asia/Karachi (GMT+05:00)

Hi,

Thank you for contacting the support.

Before proceeding further, I'll recommend to fix the following first:

IMPORTANT: Please take full backup of your website and database beforehand. 

It is highly advised to try this on a staging/dev site first, so your live website isn't compromised.

- Update WordPress to the latest version.
- Update WPML plugins to the latest versions.
- Install and activate WPML String Translation Plugin.
- Update all other plugins specially the ones involved in the said process, to the latest versions.
- Update theme to the latest version if needed.
- Clear all caches and check again.

I'll also recommend checking https://wpml.org/documentation/getting-started-guide/translating-menus/ and see if you're not missing any step.

Regards.