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Understanding SEOPress and WPML Compatibility: A Troubleshooting Guide

19 threads Sep 9, 2025 Plugin → Seopress – on-site seo

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Many WordPress users running multilingual sites rely on the WPML plugin. A common question in the community is whether the 'SEOPress – On-site SEO' plugin is compatible with this setup. Based on user reports and official responses, here’s a breakdown of the current compatibility status and how to troubleshoot known issues.

What is the Current Status of WPML Compatibility?

The 'SEOPress – On-site SEO' team has confirmed that the plugin is part of the WPML compatibility program. Significant progress was made, with a major step towards compatibility introduced in version 3.1. However, some specific issues may still persist, and full multi-domain configuration support is not yet available.

Common WPML Compatibility Issues and Solutions

1. XML Sitemap URLs for Different Languages

The Problem: A known bug can sometimes affect the URLs generated in the XML sitemap for different languages.

The Solution: A quick fix from the SEOPress team is to disable the specific setting labeled “Adjust IDs for multilingual functionality” within the plugin's settings. This often resolves the incorrect URL generation until a permanent fix is released.

2. Multi-Domain Configuration

The Problem: For advanced WPML setups that use multiple different domains (e.g., example.fr, example.es), SEOPress sitemaps may not correctly generate separate sitemaps for each domain.

The Solution: This is a known limitation. The SEOPress team has stated that, as of now, only Polylang is supported for handling multi-domain sitemaps. If your setup relies on WPML with multiple domains, this functionality is not yet available. The plugin will use the primary domain name set in the WordPress general settings.

3. Translating Titles and Metas

The Problem: Users want to set different meta titles and descriptions for the same post or page in various languages.

The Solution: This core functionality is supported. You can translate your titles and meta descriptions (e.g., using patterns like %%post_title%% – köp från %%sitetitle%% for Swedish and %%post_title%% – buy from %%sitetitle%% for English) through the WPML interface when editing a post or page.

Best Practices for a Stable Multilingual SEO Setup

  • Network Activation: If you are using WordPress Multisite, the SEOPress team recommends using the Network Activation method for the plugin for optimal performance.
  • Stay Updated: Always ensure both SEOPress and WPML plugins are updated to their latest versions, as compatibility improvements are regularly added.
  • Test in Staging: Before applying any changes to a live site, test your WPML and SEOPress configuration on a staging or development site.

While the integration between SEOPress and WPML has come a long way, it is an ongoing process. Users should be aware of the existing limitations with multi-domain setups and be prepared to apply known workarounds for the XML sitemap bug. For the latest status, monitoring official update changelogs is recommended.

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