A developer edited header.php but the changes do not appear on the site. What is the most likely reason?

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Wordpress - Theme Structure and Basics

AThe footer.php file overrides header.php

BThe header.php file is not used by WordPress

CThe site is using a child theme and header.php was edited in the parent theme

DThe functions.php file disables header.php

Step-by-Step Solution

Solution:

Step 1: Understand child vs parent themes
If using a child theme, WordPress loads files from child theme folder first.
Step 2: Reason about file editing location
Editing header.php in parent theme won't affect site if child theme has its own header.php or none.
Final Answer:
The site is using a child theme and header.php was edited in the parent theme -> Option C
Quick Check:
Child theme overrides parent files = The site is using a child theme and header.php was edited in the parent theme [OK]

Quick Trick: Edit files in active theme folder (child or parent) [OK]

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