Problem: After updating plugins and WP core to version 6.8.1, WPML overwrites the translated main page when saved in WordPress Editor, not ATE. The translated page is duplicated and independently translated. Solution: First, confirm if this behavior occurs with every translated page or only specific ones. Then, perform the following steps in WPML → Support → Troubleshooting: 1. Clear the cache in WPML 2. Remove ghost entries from the translation tables 3. Assign translation status to duplicated content 4. Set language information 5. Fix terms count 6. Fix post type assignment for translations Additionally, check the related errata here: https://wpml.org/errata/editing-translated-posts-directly-can-result-in-lost-content/ and apply the suggested workaround until a permanent fix is available. Lastly, ensure that WPML is updated to version 4.7.6, as this update may resolve the issue.
If these steps do not resolve your issue or if the solution seems outdated or irrelevant to your case, we recommend opening a new support ticket.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. For further assistance, please visit our support forum: WPML Support Forum.
