Elementor and WPML Compatibility Guide
While Elementor and WPML are technically compatible, the combination is frequently cited as a major source of site bloat and performance degradation.
Based on 8 community reports.
Linked sources: 9.
Known Issues
- High database resource usage
- Slow page load speeds
- Translation synchronization delays
- Complex configuration requirements
Community Q&A
Are Elementor and WPML compatible?
Yes, they are compatible, but users often report that the combination creates significant performance issues and requires careful optimization.
Why is my Elementor site slow with WPML?
WPML creates many database tables and adds overhead, which, when combined with Elementor’s page builder scripts, can lead to slower page load times.
Do I need to update translations manually in Elementor?
Yes, users often find that edits made to the original page require manual updates to the translated versions to ensure changes appear correctly.
Reddit Sources
- Looking for a solid multilingual plugin for WP (about 7 languages) (r/Wordpress)
- Best wordpress translation plugin? (r/Wordpress)
- WPML and Elementor multilingual search? (r/Wordpress)
- Polylang Free or WPML (Sorry) (r/Wordpress)
- WordPress theme Elementor-based compatible with BAGS / Drip App (Gang Sheet Builder) (r/Wordpress)
- Help: Elementor + WPML (r/Wordpress)
- Elementor + Woocommerce + WPML speed 🙁 (r/Wordpress)
- Elementor/Can’t enter and update pages (r/Wordpress)
- Having trouble finding Elementor 3.32 compatible theme or template kit Most are breaking after installation (r/Wordpress)