WPML获取原文译文永久链接异常：德国IP重定向插件问题

Alright, let's tackle this WPML permalink problem you're dealing with. It’s super annoying when you expect www.mysite.com/de/kontakt/ but end up with www.mysite.com/de/contact/ instead—let’s break down the most likely fixes:

1. Verify Page Translation & Slug Setup First #

First things first, double-check the basics:

• Make sure your contact page has a published German translation where the slug is explicitly set to kontakt. Sometimes drafts or incomplete translations won’t sync the slug properly.
• Head to WPML → String Translation and search for the page slug ("contact"). Ensure the German translation is set to "kontakt" and marked as complete. WPML might not auto-translate slugs unless you’ve configured that, so this step is crucial.

2. Ensure You’re Using wpml_permalink() Correctly #

It’s easy to miss a parameter that causes this issue. Make sure you’re passing both the original page ID and the target language code explicitly:

// Get the original English contact page ID
$original_contact_id = get_page_by_path('contact')->ID;
// Generate the German permalink
$german_contact_link = wpml_permalink($original_contact_id, 'de');

Avoid relying on the current language context—specifying 'de' directly ensures WPML knows exactly which language version to fetch.

3. Flush WPML Cache & Permalinks #

WPML and WordPress both cache rewrite rules and language data, which can cause stale slugs to stick around:

• Go to WPML → Support → Troubleshooting and click "Clear WPML cache" to wipe any cached language-related data.
• Then head to Settings → Permalinks, scroll to the bottom, and click "Save Changes" (no need to edit anything—this just refreshes WordPress’s rewrite rules to pick up the new slug).

4. Rule Out Plugin/Theme Conflicts #

Sometimes other plugins or your theme can interfere with WPML’s permalink generation:

• Temporarily disable all non-WPML plugins, then test your wpml_permalink() call again. If it works, re-enable plugins one by one to find the culprit.
• Switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four) to see if the issue goes away. If it does, your theme might have a function overriding WPML’s permalink logic.

5. Fallback: Use wpml_object_id to Get the German Page Directly #

If wpml_permalink() still isn’t cooperating, try a more direct approach by fetching the German page ID first, then generating the permalink:

$original_contact_id = get_page_by_path('contact')->ID;
// Get the German version of the page ID
$german_contact_id = apply_filters('wpml_object_id', $original_contact_id, 'page', true, 'de');
// Generate the permalink using the German page ID
$german_contact_link = get_permalink($german_contact_id);

This method skips the wpml_permalink() function entirely and uses WPML’s core filter to grab the correct translated page, which often resolves slug mismatch issues.

6. Check WPML Language Redirect Settings #

Just to be safe, make sure WPML’s built-in redirects aren’t conflicting with your custom plugin:

• Go to WPML → Languages → Language Switcher Options and check if "Redirect visitors to their browser's language" is enabled. While your plugin should take priority, disabling this temporarily can help rule out interference.

内容的提问来源于stack exchange，提问作者madhushankarox