If you’ve made changes to your WordPress site but don’t see them reflected when viewing the frontend, the most common cause is related to caching. Here’s what you should check:
- Browser Cache. Browsers often cache website content to load pages faster. Try performing a hard refresh by pressing:
- Windows: Ctrl + Shift + R
- Mac: Cmd + Shift + R
- Alternatively, clear your browser’s cache manually through its settings.
- Plugin Cache. Caching plugins (e.g., WP Rocket, W3 Total Cache, WP Super Cache) temporarily store website data to speed up loading.
- Clear the cache through your caching plugin’s settings.
- Temporarily disable your caching plugin to check if it’s causing issues.
- Server-Side Cache. Some hosting providers (e.g., Kinsta, SiteGround, WP Engine) use built-in caching. So log into your hosting dashboard and clear any built-in server cache or request your hosting provider’s assistance.
- CDN Cache. If you’re using a Content Delivery Network (CDN) like Cloudflare, your content may be cached externally. Purge the CDN cache from your CDN provider’s control panel.
- Ensure Changes Are Properly Saved. Double-check that your edits were saved correctly in the WordPress dashboard and published (not in draft or preview mode).