A developer created a template file named single-posttype.php but WordPress still uses single.php for that custom post type. What is the likely error?

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Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics

AThe file name should be single-posttype.php with the exact post type slug

Bsingle.php always overrides custom post type templates

CThe template file must be named posttype-single.php

DCustom post types cannot have custom single templates

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Check template file naming rules
Custom post type single templates must be named single-{post_type}.php exactly matching the post type slug.
Step 2: Identify naming mismatch
If the file name does not match the post type slug, WordPress falls back to single.php.
Final Answer:
The file name should be single-posttype.php with the exact post type slug -> Option A
Quick Check:
Template file name must match post type slug [OK]

Quick Trick: Template file name must exactly match post type slug [OK]

Common Mistakes:

Assuming single.php overrides custom templates
Using wrong file name order
Thinking custom post types can't have templates

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A developer created a template file named single-posttype.php but WordPress still uses single.php for that custom post type. What is the likely error?

Step 1: Check template file naming rules

Step 2: Identify naming mismatch

Final Answer:

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