Fixing Issue with Wordpress Defaulting Pages to index.php

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Whilst working with a customer WordPress page and getting ready to call it a day, I quickly visited the site’s section. Everything seemed fine, except two Pages that had their own custom templates were displaying index.php, which means WordPress was not finding pages.php and defaulting. However I *did* have a pages.php and everything was working five minutes prior!

I did the ‘ctrl-alt-delete’ of WordPress when things go astray: went to settings and regenerated the permalinks. No luck. I was about to go mad when I just thought of changing the permalink link of the actual Page:

Changing the permalink of the page

After carrying out that change and saving changes, the section displays in its full glory again.

Definitely a bug in WordPress, but I thought I’d share this workaround.

WordPress Version: WordPress 4.8.1
PHP Version: 5.5.14

Christian Saborio

Christian is a seasoned computer engineer with a rich career spanning collaborations with industry leaders such as Artinsoft (now Mobilize.net), Microsoft, HP, and Intel. As a technical evangelist and trainer, Christian honed his expertise in Costa Rica and Seattle, delivering impactful solutions and sharing his knowledge.

Now based in Sydney, Australia, Christian channels his passion into web development, leading a talented team to tackle diverse projects with innovation and precision. His commitment to crafting exceptional digital experiences reflects his deep-rooted enthusiasm for technology and problem-solving.

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