index is not loading but wp-admin works

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    rojintechnical · Member ·

    index is not loading but wp-admin works

    Self-declared URL: Domain is not loading
    Jetpack: Unknown
    WP.com: Unknown

    The blog I need help with is: (visible only to logged in users)

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    himanshumehrawp · Member ·

    index is not loading but wp-admin works

    If your WordPress site’s home page (index) isn’t loading but the wp-admin dashboard works, here are the most common causes and fixes:

    • Plugin conflict: A recent plugin update or install might cause the front end to break. Disable all plugins via FTP (rename the /wp-content/plugins/ folder). If the site loads, reactivate plugins one at a time to identify the culprit.
    • Theme conflict or error: Your theme may have errors or be corrupted. Switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four) via the dashboard or by renaming your theme folder in /wp-content/themes/.
    • .htaccess file issue: Corrupt or missing .htaccess can break only the home page. Go to Settings > Permalinks in wp-admin and hit “Save Changes” to regenerate .htaccess. Or, manually replace it with the default WordPress .htaccess rules.
    • Site URL settings: Ensure WordPress Address (URL) and Site Address (URL) are correct under Settings > General.
    • Fatal errors: Enable debugging by adding define('WP_DEBUG', true); in wp-config.php to display errors on the front end and find the real cause.
    • Server or hosting issues: PHP version, memory limit, or a problem on your server could affect only the front end. Contact your host if above steps fail.

    In summary: Disable plugins, test with a default theme, reset .htaccess, check URLs, and enable debugging. This process should help you identify and fix why your index isn’t loading while wp-admin still works.

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    elcristofue · Member ·

    Hello @rojintechnical! I had a look at your account but I couldn’t find any WordPress.com site linked to it.

    Could you confirm if your site is hosted here on WordPress.com? If so, could you please share the domain name so I can take a closer look?

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