{"id":31548,"date":"2024-03-15T17:01:46","date_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:01:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/?p=31548"},"modified":"2024-03-15T17:02:53","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T17:02:53","slug":"wordpress-permalinks-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix WordPress Permalinks Not Working"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wading into the world of WordPress, it&#8217;s almost like a rite of passage to encounter various errors\u2014WordPress permalinks not working being one of those pesky challenges that can catch you off guard. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you&#8217;re staring into the abyss of a &#8220;404 Page Not Found&#8221; error or scratching your head at why some pages just won&#8217;t load, there&#8217;s a roadmap to resolution that we&#8217;re eager to share with you. Issues with permalinks not working can negatively affect SEO and user experience. So, buckle up, and let&#8217;s tackle these permalink issues head-on.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-permalinks\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What are permalinks?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/documentation\/article\/settings-permalinks-screen\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permalinks<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are the unique URLs for your site\u2019s pages, posts, archive pages, and so on. You can configure the permalink structure in WordPress from the dashboard\u2019s Settings &gt; Permalinks page.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working.jpg\" alt=\"The Settings, Permalinks page in WordPress dashboard is the best place to start troubleshooting the WordPress permalinks not working issue.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/wordpress-permalinks-not-working-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s advisable not to change the permalinks. Not only do you risk making pages inaccessible to visitors, but search engines can no longer crawl those pages. When permalinks are not working correctly, it\u2019s common to encounter <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/fix-404-error\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">404 Not Found<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> errors on your site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-wordpress-permalinks-to-stop-working\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What causes WordPress permalinks to stop working?<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When permalinks don&#8217;t work, the causes range from installing new plugins, which might mess with your .htaccess file, to site migrations that forget to carry over the precise permalink structure. Even routine updates can sometimes throw a wrench in the works if they&#8217;re not fully compatible with all aspects of your WordPress site.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"installing-new-plugins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Installing new plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plugins are both a blessing and a potential source of conflict. They extend functionality with ease but can occasionally step on each other&#8217;s toes, leading to issues like broken permalinks. Especially the new kids on the block (new plugins) might unintentionally disrupt your .htaccess file&#8217;s delicate balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"updates\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Updates<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s a paradox of the digital age: updates are crucial for security and performance but can sometimes lead to compatibility headaches. Your WordPress core, themes, or plugins might not always see eye to eye after an update, leading to the dreaded broken permalinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"migrating-wordpress\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Migrating WordPress<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changing your site&#8217;s location is more than just changing the address. Even adding SSL, if not done with care, could result in a batch of broken permalinks, leaving your content marooned and unreachable.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"changes-in-the-htaccess-file\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Changes in the .htaccess file<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This file is the backbone of your site&#8217;s structure and behavior on the web. It dictates a lot, including permalink functionality. If it gets modified incorrectly or goes missing, your site might start giving out &#8220;404 errors&#8221; like they&#8217;re going out of style.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"restoring-a-wordpress-backup\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoring a WordPress backup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Restoring from a backup should be a smooth process, but sometimes it&#8217;s like trying to fit a square peg into a round hole. Compatibility issues can arise, breaking your permalinks and causing navigation chaos.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-fix-the-wordpress-permalinks-not-working-issue\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to fix the WordPress permalinks not working issue<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now, onto the fix-it phase! There are tried and true methods to troubleshoot and resolve issues with WordPress permalinks not working correctly, but before making changes, it\u2019s best to perform a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/help.10web.io\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/360016388951-10Web-Backup-Service\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">full site backup<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you\u2019ll have a safety net. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s delve into the fixes you can apply to get your site back on track.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"resetting-the-permalink-settings\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resetting the permalink settings<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, all you need is a reset. Go to your dashboard\u2019s permalink settings and <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">re-save your permalinks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This can often recalibrate things and get your permalinks back in working order.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Here\u2019s how you rewrite the rules and reset the permalinks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Navigate to your WordPress dashboard, then go to <strong>Settings<\/strong> and click on <strong>Permalinks<\/strong>.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make sure the correct permalink structure is selected, scroll down, and click <strong>Save<\/strong> <strong>Changes<\/strong>.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks.jpg\" alt=\"Re-saving the current permalinks by clicking the save changes button on the settings, permalinks page.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/re-save-permalinks-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test your site in an incognito window (to bypass the browser cache), and if that doesn\u2019t work, continue with step 4.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Change your current permalink structure to anything other than what it&#8217;s currently set to. For instance, if you&#8217;re using the &#8220;<strong>Post name<\/strong>&#8221; option, switch to &#8220;<strong>Numeric<\/strong>.&#8221;<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure.jpg\" alt=\"The numeric permalinks structure is highlighted in red at the page top, the save changes button is highlighted below.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31584\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalink-structure-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Save your changes<\/strong>, then switch it back to your preferred permalink structure and hit <strong>Save Changes<\/strong> again.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>This process effectively forces WordPress to flush and regenerate its permalink structure, often resolving the glitch that was causing the problem.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"replacing-htaccess-file\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replacing .htaccess File<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the reset doesn&#8217;t cut it, your .htaccess file might need a closer look. This file is crucial for the Apache web server to manage your permalinks properly. Access it via FTP or cPanel, rename the existing one (just in case), and create a new one with the default WordPress .htaccess code. This can act like a magic wand, resolving the issue in many cases.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that, unlike Apache, Nginx servers don\u2019t use an .htaccess file. So, if you&#8217;re using a Nginx-powered platform <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">like 10Web<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you can skip this step. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Starting fresh with a new .htaccess file<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your site\u2019s root directory using cPanel or an FTP client.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Locate the .htaccess file within the public_html folder. It might be hidden, so ensure you&#8217;ve configured your file manager to show hidden files.<br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess.jpg\" alt=\"FileZilla showing .htaccess file highlighted among a WordPress website's files.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-htaccess-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rename your current .htaccess file for backup (e.g., .htaccess_today\u2019s-date). This way, you&#8217;re not losing your original settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a new .htaccess file and insert the default WordPress .htaccess rules:<br \/>\n<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<pre>BEGIN WordPress\r\n\r\n&lt;IfModule mod_rewrite.c&gt;\r\n\r\nRewriteEngine On\r\n\r\nRewriteBase \/\r\n\r\nRewriteRule ^index\\.php$ - [L]\r\n\r\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-f\r\n\r\nRewriteCond %{REQUEST_FILENAME} !-d\r\n\r\nRewriteRule . \/index.php [L]\r\n\r\n&lt;\/IfModule&gt;\r\n\r\nEND WordPress<\/pre>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules.jpg\" alt=\"A text editor displaying an htaccess file's WordPress rewrite rules. Resetting these rules to default often corrects the WordPress permalinks not working issue.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31583\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-rules-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, save and close the new file. If you\u2019re using FTP, remember to upload it. This step should regenerate your site&#8217;s proper permalink structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Test the site, and if this works, it\u2019s a good idea to check the old .htaccess file for any redirects or rules you\u2019d like to carry over to the new file. Once you know you\u2019re not deleting anything important, you can delete the old .htaccess file.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"disabling-plugins\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabling plugins<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the above steps feel like you&#8217;re trying to solve a puzzle in the dark, consider the possibility of a plugin conflict causing the WordPress permalinks not working issue. Temporarily disabling plugins can shed light on the culprit. Use the process of elimination to find the troublemaker, then seek an alternative solution or reach out to the plugin&#8217;s support team for assistance.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before you begin, one option is to install the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/wordpress.org\/plugins\/health-check\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Health Check &amp; Troubleshooting<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> plugin from your WordPress dashboard. It can help identify the problematic plugin by disabling all plugins without affecting your site for visitors. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, you can manually deactivate the plugins from the dashboard or via FTP.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Deactivating from the dashboard<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Go to Plugins \u2192 Installed Plugins. Select all plugins, choose Deactivate from the bulk actions dropdown, and click Apply.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins.jpg\" alt=\"Deactivating plugins from the WordPress dashboard: plugins, installed plugins. The select all checkbox and the deactivate option in the drop down menu are highlighted.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31578\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/deactivate-plugins-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Deactivating from FTP<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Log in via FTP, and locate the WordPress plugins folder in the site files. Rename the folder to deactivate all the plugins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp.jpg\" alt=\"FileZilla showing the wp-content folder's plugins folder. Renaming the plugins folder deactivates all the plugins, which can help troubleshoot the WordPress permalinks not working issue.\" width=\"1560\" height=\"875\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-31580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp.jpg 1560w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-742x416.jpg 742w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-1484x832.jpg 1484w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-768x431.jpg 768w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-1536x862.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-371x208.jpg 371w, https:\/\/10web.io\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2024\/03\/permalinks-not-working-ftp-600x337.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1560px) 100vw, 1560px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Test your permalinks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: With all plugins deactivated, check if your permalinks work correctly. If they do, reactivate each plugin one by one, testing permalinks after each activation to identify the offender.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Reach out or replace<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Once you&#8217;ve pinpointed the problematic plugin, contact its support team for guidance, or look for an alternative plugin that doesn&#8217;t affect your permalinks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"conclusion\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Permalinks are the signposts of your WordPress site, guiding visitors through your content. When they break, it can be frustrating for everyone involved. But with the right tools and a bit of patience, you can navigate these issues and restore order to your site&#8217;s universe. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, a smooth site experience is key to keeping your audience engaged and ensuring your SEO efforts don&#8217;t go to waste. 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Whether you&#8217;re staring into the abyss of a &#8220;404 Page Not Found&#8221; error or scratching your head at why some pages just won&#8217;t load, there&#8217;s a roadmap to&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":39,"featured_media":31589,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"two_page_speed":[],"footnotes":"","tenweb_blog_toc":"                                <ul>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#what-are-permalinks\">What are permalinks?<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#what-causes-wordpress-permalinks-to-stop-working\">What causes WordPress permalinks to stop working?<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#installing-new-plugins\">Installing new plugins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#updates\">Updates<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#migrating-wordpress\">Migrating WordPress<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#changes-in-the-htaccess-file\">Changes in the .htaccess file<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#restoring-a-wordpress-backup\">Restoring a WordPress backup<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#how-to-fix-the-wordpress-permalinks-not-working-issue\">How to fix the WordPress permalinks not working issue<\/a>\r\n\t\t<ul>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#resetting-the-permalink-settings\">Resetting the permalink settings<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#replacing-htaccess-file\">Replacing .htaccess File<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t\t<li>\r\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#disabling-plugins\">Disabling plugins<\/a>\r\n\t\t\t<\/li>\r\n\t\t<\/ul>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n\t<li>\r\n\t\t<a href=\"#conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a>\r\n\t<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n                        ","tenweb_blog_competitor_type":"","tenweb_blog_competitor_names":"","tenweb_blog_twb_version":0,"tenweb_blog_type":"on"},"categories":[509],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-31548","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress-errors"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v23.0 (Yoast SEO v23.0) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Fix WordPress Permalinks Not Working: Quick Guide - 10Web<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Struggling with broken permalinks? 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