WPML 5.0 Beta – A Redesigned Experience and Smarter Automatic Translation
WPML 5.0 is the biggest update we’ve shipped in years.
Divi 5 is currently in public beta but many use it to build multilingual sites with WPML. We just released WPML 4.9 Beta which fixes all known compatibility issues with Divi 5. Test it now and help us confirm these fixes.
Help Us Test WPML 4.9 Beta
The production release of WPML 4.9 is scheduled for the second half of January. Until then, we invite everyone using Divi 5 and WPML to test this beta, confirm these fixes, and report any other potential issues.
What We Fixed
Dynamic Content Breaking Divi Page Layouts
When translating a page created by Divi 5 that uses dynamic content, you might encounter issues that break your page layout. WPML 4.9 now correctly processes dynamic content in Divi 5 pages, preserving your layout during translation.
Divi Loop Builder Fields Not Displaying Correctly in Translation Editor
The Loop Builder feature introduced in Divi 5 uses dynamic fields to populate post content such as featured images, titles, and authors. Previously, these dynamic field structures were not processed correctly in WPML’s Advanced Translation Editor, resulting in broken layouts or missing data in translations. WPML 4.9 now properly processes Loop Builder fields, so all content displays correctly in the editor and in your translated pages.
Link Fields on Divi Sections, Rows, and Columns Not Available for Translation
When you set a link on a Divi 5 Section, Row, or Column, the link field was not available in the Advanced Translation Editor, preventing you from providing custom translations. Internal links were auto-converted, but custom links were not. WPML 4.9 now makes these link fields available in the editor, allowing you to translate all link types.
Background Images in Divi 5 Not Translated by WPML Media Translation
Background images set for Sections, Rows, or Columns in Divi 5 were not automatically translated by the WPML Media Translation plugin. WPML 4.9 now detects and translates these background images along with the rest of your media.
Global Variables Not Translatable in Divi 5
When using Divi 5 and inserting global variables, the values did not appear in WPML’s Advanced Translation Editor and could not be translated. WPML 4.9 now correctly retrieves and displays global variable values, so you can translate them.
How to Install WPML 4.9 Beta
Install the beta only on a testing site, not on production.
- Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard.
- Go to Plugins → Add Plugin and click the Commercial tab.
- Make sure you have WPML Multilingual CMS plugin 4.8.6 installed.
- Click the Check for updates button.
- Use the Updates channel dropdown and select Beta.
- In the list of plugins, select WPML 4.9 and click the Download button.
Let Us Know How It Goes
If everything works as expected, we’d love to hear about it in the comments below. If you encounter any issues, please open a ticket in our support forum and mention that you’re reporting an issue found while testing WPML 4.9 Beta. This helps us prioritize and respond faster.
