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In WordPress template hierarchy, which template file is used to display the homepage if a static front page is set?

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Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics
In WordPress template hierarchy, which template file is used to display the homepage if a static front page is set?
Afront-page.php
Bhome.php
Cindex.php
Dpage.php
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand homepage template priority

    When a static front page is set, WordPress looks for front-page.php first.
  2. Step 2: Check fallback templates

    If front-page.php is missing, WordPress uses home.php or index.php, but front-page.php has highest priority.
  3. Final Answer:

    front-page.php -> Option A
  4. Quick Check:

    Static front page template = front-page.php [OK]
Quick Trick: Static front page uses front-page.php first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing home.php as homepage template always
  • Assuming page.php is used for homepage
  • Thinking index.php is always first

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