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Why might WordPress use index.php instead of category.php when displaying a category archive?
Why might WordPress use index.php instead of category.php when displaying a category archive?
medium📝 Debug Q7 of 15
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:
Step 1: Understand fallback behavior
If category.php is missing, WordPress falls back to archive.php or index.php.Step 2: Identify reason for fallback
Missing category.php causes WordPress to use index.php as last fallback.Final Answer:
category.php file is missing from the theme -> Option CQuick Check:
Missing category.php causes fallback to index.php [OK]
Quick Trick: Missing template files cause fallback to index.php [OK]
Common Mistakes:
- Thinking index.php has higher priority
- Assuming category archives can be disabled
- Confusing category.php purpose
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