WPML

WPBakery Page Builder – Raw HTML Shortcodes Removed When Translating with ATE

Published 2026-01-15 · Updated 2026-02-17
Status
Waiting for author
Related plugin/theme
WPBakery
Topic tags
Compatibility

Overview of the issue

When using WPBakery Page Builder with WPML, you might experience the following issue: vc_raw_html shortcodes are removed during translation when using the Advanced Translation Editor (ATE). This results in missing content on the translated page.

Workaround

Please, make sure of having a full site backup of your site before proceeding.


  • Open the …/wp-content/plugins/js_composer/include/helpers/helpers.php file.

  • Look for line 1946.

  • Replace:
    		if ( vc_user_access()->part( 'unfiltered_html' )->checkStateAny( true, null )->get() ) {


  • With:
    		if ( vc_user_access()->part( 'unfiltered_html' )->checkStateAny( true, null )->get() || ( defined( 'REST_REQUEST' ) && REST_REQUEST ) ) {

  • Save your original page and translate it using the “+” icon.

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