WPML Switcher Not Displaying

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### 1. **Check WPML Settings**
– Go to **WPML > Languages** in your WordPress dashboard.
– Ensure the **Language switcher in the menu** or **Widget area** is enabled.
– If you're using a custom theme, check the **Custom language switchers** settings to ensure they’re properly configured.

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### 2. **Verify Menu Assignment**
– If you're adding the language switcher to a menu:
1. Go to **Appearance > Menus**.
2. Ensure the language switcher is added to the correct menu.
3. Save the menu and check the front end.

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### 3. **Inspect Widget Placement**
– If using the widget language switcher:
1. Go to **Appearance > Widgets**.
2. Check if the **WPML Language Switcher Widget** is added to the desired widget area.
3. Save and verify the placement on the front end.

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### 4. **Clear Caching**
– If you’re using caching plugins like **WP Super Cache** or **W3Speedster**:
– Clear the cache in both plugins and check if the dropdown appears.
– If you have server-level caching (e.g., Varnish, CDN), clear those caches as well.

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### 5. **Check Theme Compatibility**
– WPML might not work seamlessly with all themes.
– Switch to a default WordPress theme (e.g., **Twenty Twenty-Four**) and see if the language switcher appears. If it does:
– Review your theme’s header/menu code to ensure it uses `wp_nav_menu()` or `get_template_part()` properly.

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### 6. **Enable WPML Debug Mode**
– Go to **WPML > Support** and enable debug mode.
– This can help identify potential issues related to theme or plugin compatibility.

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### 7. **Custom Template Fix**
– If you're using a custom template, ensure the `wpml_add_language_selector()` function is added where you want the language switcher:

if (function_exists('wpml_add_language_selector')) {
         wpml_add_language_selector();
     }

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### 8. **Plugin or Script Conflict**
– Temporarily disable other plugins (except WPML) and check if the issue resolves.
– Re-enable plugins one by one to identify conflicts.
– Check your browser's developer console for JavaScript errors that might block the dropdown functionality.

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### 9. **Update Plugins and WPML**
– Ensure you’re using the latest versions of WPML and its add-ons.
– Check for theme updates that might fix compatibility issues.

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### 10. **Review CSS Styling**
– Inspect the element using browser developer tools to ensure CSS is not hiding the dropdown.
– Add custom CSS if needed to fix visibility issues:

.wpml-ls {
         display: block !important;
         visibility: visible !important;
     }

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If none of these steps work, you may need to contact WPML support with detailed information about your setup, including theme and plugin versions.