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Which template file does WordPress use first when displaying a single blog post?

easy📝 Conceptual Q11 of 15
Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics
Which template file does WordPress use first when displaying a single blog post?
A<code>archive.php</code>
B<code>page.php</code>
C<code>index.php</code>
D<code>single-{post-type}.php</code>
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
  1. Step 1: Understand single post template priority

    WordPress first looks for single-{post-type}.php to display a single post of a custom or default post type.
  2. Step 2: Recognize fallback templates

    If that file is missing, WordPress falls back to single.php or index.php, but the first choice is single-{post-type}.php.
  3. Final Answer:

    single-{post-type}.php -> Option D
  4. Quick Check:

    Single post uses single-{post-type}.php first [OK]
Quick Trick: Single posts use single-{post-type}.php first [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Confusing page.php with single post template
  • Thinking archive.php is for single posts
  • Assuming index.php is always used first

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