How to Fix WordPress Page Changes Not Showing Up

The Problem

You updated your WordPress page, but the changes aren’t visible on the live site. This is almost always a caching issue.

Method 1: Clear WordPress Cache Plugin

If you have a caching plugin installed:

1. Log into WordPress dashboard
2. Find your caching plugin:
   • WP Super Cache
   • W3 Total Cache
   • WP Rocket
   • LiteSpeed Cache
   • WP Fastest Cache
3. Click “Clear Cache” or “Purge Cache”
4. Refresh your page

Method 2: Clear Hosting Cache

Most hosts have built-in caching:

1. Log into your hosting control panel
2. Look for “Cache” or “Performance” section
3. Click “Clear Cache”

Can’t find it? Contact your host’s support to clear it for you.

Method 3: Clear Page Builder Cache

For Elementor:

• Go to Elementor → Tools → Regenerate CSS & Data

For Divi:

• Go to Divi → Theme Options → Builder → Clear Static CSS

Method 4: Clear CDN Cache

If using Cloudflare:

1. Log into Cloudflare dashboard
2. Go to Caching
3. Click “Purge Everything”

Quick Check First

Before clearing caches:

1. Re-open your page in WordPress editor
2. Are your changes there?
3. If NO → Changes didn’t save (plugin conflict issue)
4. If YES → It’s a caching issue

Fast Browser Test

Open your page in incognito/private mode:

• Chrome: Ctrl+Shift+N
• Firefox: Ctrl+Shift+P

If changes appear there, it’s definitely cache.

Summary

Most WordPress caching happens in these places:

1. Caching plugins
2. Hosting server
3. Page builders
4. CDN services

Clear them in that order until your changes appear.