diff --git a/ftl/qt/errors.ftl b/ftl/qt/errors.ftl
index c3bca0475..8990a65fc 100644
--- a/ftl/qt/errors.ftl
+++ b/ftl/qt/errors.ftl
@@ -7,7 +7,6 @@ errors-standard-popup =
     
     If problems persist, please report the problem on our { -errors-support-site }.
     Please copy and paste the information below into your report.
--errors-addon-support-site = [add-on support site](https://help.ankiweb.net/discussions/add-ons/)
 errors-addons-active-popup =
     # Error
     
@@ -19,7 +18,7 @@ errors-addons-active-popup =
     repeating until you discover the add-on that is causing the problem.
     
     When you've discovered the add-on that is causing the problem, please
-    report the issue on the { -errors-addon-support-site }.
+    report the issue to the add-on author.
     
     Debug info:
 errors-accessing-db =
@@ -41,3 +40,7 @@ errors-unable-open-collection =
     
     Debug info:
 errors-windows-tts-runtime-error = The TTS service failed. Please ensure Windows updates are installed, try restarting your computer, and try using a different voice.
+
+## OBSOLETE; you do not need to translate this
+
+-errors-addon-support-site = [add-on support site](https://help.ankiweb.net/discussions/add-ons/)
diff --git a/qt/aqt/errors.py b/qt/aqt/errors.py
index 31805a03a..c517a2c42 100644
--- a/qt/aqt/errors.py
+++ b/qt/aqt/errors.py
@@ -98,7 +98,12 @@ class ErrorHandler(QObject):
             )
             error = f"{supportText() + self._addonText(error)}\n{error}"
         elif self.mw.addonManager.dirty:
-            txt = markdown(tr.errors_addons_active_popup())
+            # Older translations include a link to the old discussions site; rewrite it to a newer one
+            message = tr.errors_addons_active_popup().replace(
+                "https://help.ankiweb.net/discussions/add-ons/",
+                "https://forums.ankiweb.net/c/add-ons/11",
+            )
+            txt = markdown(message)
             error = f"{supportText() + self._addonText(error)}\n{error}"
         else:
             txt = markdown(tr.errors_standard_popup())