Urgent: translation files not loaded

same at me….

Hi @kkj ,

It seems you’re encountering issues with custom string translation files placed in the wp-content/languages/woocommerce directory. Starting with WordPress 6.7, there have been changes in translation loading practices. Translations now need to be loaded at the init action or later, which might explain why your custom function for translation isn’t working as expected.

To address this, I recommend reviewing the developer advisory on translation loading changes for more details: Translation Loading Changes in WordPress 6.7.

Alternatively, for a simpler solution, you might consider using plugins like Say What? or String Locator. These plugins allow you to translate or modify specific words without needing to edit .po files directly.

If I’ve overlooked anything or if you have additional details to share, feel free to let me know!

@jonayedhosen thank you, but that article does not say anything on where to place the files now – in fact, the Woocommerce docs aren’t updated and still tell you to place them in/wp-content/languages/woocommerce. Please let me know where to place them now in order for them to work. Thank you.

Hi,

Starting with WordPress 6.7, there have been changes in how translation files are loaded, which might be affecting your setup. We’re actively investigating this as noted here: https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/how-do-i-disable-automatic-translation-file-updates/#post-18192048.

In the meantime, for a more immediate solution, you can try using a plugin like Say What? (https://www.ads-software.com/plugins/say-what/). Other users have reported success with this approach in similar cases: https://www.ads-software.com/support/topic/new-performant-translation-upgrade-safe/.

Let us know if you have any questions!