WordPress.com site stuck on wpcomstaging.com (wordpress.com domain missing)

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  kajakapesa · Member · Jun 16, 2026 at 10:44 am

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  I’m experiencing a serious issue with my WordPress.com site and haven’t been able to resolve it.

  My site used to be: kajakapesa33.wordpress.com

  But now it has been completely replaced by: kajakapesa33.wpcomstaging.com

  This is NOT a preview issue — it also happens when I am logged outAll visitors see the staging URL, not just meMy original .wordpress.com address no longer works properlyIn Domains settings, I only see wpcomstaging.comThe original kajakapesa33.wordpress.com domain is completely missing from the list

  What I have already tried:

  • Clearing cache
  • Different browsers and incognito mode
  • Logging out of all sessions
  • Checking Editor (Publish / draft changes)
  • Checking Settings → General (URL settings)

  Nothing has fixed the issue.

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

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  elcristofue · Staff · Jun 16, 2026 at 11:34 am

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  Hi @kajakapesa! I’ll be happy to help you with this.

  The reason your site address changed from .wordpress.com to .wpcomstaging.com is because your site is now using a plugin-enabled WordPress.com setup.

  However, no worries, your original .wordpress.com address will still usually redirect to your current site address. You can read more about this here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/changing-site-address/#change-a-wpcomstaging-com-address

  One option is to add a custom domain to your site. Since your plan includes a free domain credit for the first year, you can register a domain by following this guide:

  https://wordpress.com/support/domains/register-a-free-domain/

  Also, I just wanted to mention that since you’re on a paid plan, you have the option to contact us directly from your dashboard if you need further assistance. You can find more details here:

  https://wordpress.com/support/help-support-options/#how-to-contact-us

  And if you prefer, you can also email us at help@wordpress.com, and we’ll be happy to assist you privately from there.