WPML 5.0 Beta – A Redesigned Experience and Smarter Automatic Translation
WPML 5.0 is the biggest update we’ve shipped in years.
We just released WPML 4.6.15 to address a critical compatibility issue with Elementor 3.26 which is scheduled to be released on December 16th.
If you update Elementor to version 3.26 before updating WPML to 4.6.15, your site will encounter a fatal PHP error and experience severe issues:
- Elementor editor crashes – making it impossible to edit pages
- Frontend errors on pages with a language switcher, showing “Critical error on this website.”
This issue occurs for both the free and premium versions of Elementor and is caused by a deprecated class that Elementor is removing from its code.
Update: Other Plugins Can Also Cause This Issue
While WPML 4.6.15 resolves the compatibility issue with Elementor 3.26, other third-party plugins may still trigger similar errors.
If you still experience a critical error after updating to WPML 4.6.15, check the error message for a path pointing to the plugin in question. In such cases, we recommend contacting the plugin’s authors for further assistance.
How to Keep Your Site Running Smoothly
To ensure smooth operation of your site, follow these steps:
- Update WPML to version 4.6.15 first
- Then, update Elementor to version 3.26
We sent the update to all sites running WPML but it can take up to 24 hours before it reaches your site.
If you’re not seeing the update, in your admin, go to the Plugins → Add New Plugin, click the Commercial tab, and then click the Check for updates button. WPML 4.6.15 version will appear on the list and you can safely update your site to it.
Feedback, Comments?
If you have any feedback regarding this update, let us know in the comments and we’ll reply!
