save draft doesn’t work

  • darek667

    (@darek667)


    1 year, 2 months ago

    After one of the last updates, the ability to save a draft of a post that is being created stopped working. The “save draft” link on the top bar is visible but unavailable. To save a draft post, I have to change the type to “pending”, save, then go back to the draft and save. How do I fix this?

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  • saghir daska

    (@saghirdsk)

    1 year, 2 months ago

    To resolve the issue with the “Save Draft” functionality in WordPress after an update, follow these steps systematically:1. Basic Troubleshooting

    • Clear Browser Cache: Outdated cached files might interfere. Use Ctrl + F5 (Windows) or Cmd + Shift + R (Mac) to hard-refresh.
    • Test in Another Browser/Device: Check if the issue persists in a different browser (e.g., Firefox, Safari) or incognito mode.

    2. Check for Plugin/Theme Conflicts

    • Disable All Plugins:
      1. Go to Plugins → Installed Plugins.
      2. Select all plugins and choose Deactivate from the bulk actions menu.
      3. Test if “Save Draft” works. If it does, reactivate plugins one by one to identify the culprit.
    • Switch to a Default Theme:
      1. Navigate to Appearance → Themes.
      2. Activate a default theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-Three). Test again.

    3. Check for JavaScript Errors

    • Open Browser Console:
      • In Chrome/Firefox: Ctrl + Shift + J (Windows) or Cmd + Opt + J (Mac).
    • Look for red error messages while clicking “Save Draft”. Note any errors related to plugins/themes or WordPress core.

    4. User Permissions

    • Ensure your user role (e.g., Administrator, Editor) has the edit_posts and edit_published_posts capabilities.
    • Test with a new admin account (Users → Add New) to rule out profile corruption.

    5. Reinstall WordPress Core

    • Go to Dashboard → Updates.
    • Click Re-install Now to refresh core files without affecting content.

    6. Database Repair

    • Add the following line to wp-config.php (via FTP/cPanel):phpCopydefine(‘WP_ALLOW_REPAIR’, true);
    • Visit https://yoursite.com/wp-admin/maint/repair.php and run Repair Database.

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    • Install the Health Check Plugin.
    • Use Troubleshooting Mode to disable plugins/themes for your session only.
    • Check Site Health Status (Tools → Site Health) for critical issues.

    8. Check Server Error Logs

    • Access your hosting control panel (e.g., cPanel) and look for Error Logs.
    • Check for PHP errors, memory limits, or security module blocks (e.g., mod_security).

    9. Temporary Workaround

    • Use keyboard shortcuts: Ctrl + S (Windows) or Cmd + S (Mac) may still trigger a draft save.

    10. Seek Further Help

    • If unresolved:
      • Post details in the WordPress Support Forum.
      • Contact your hosting provider to check server-side issues (e.g., broken AJAX handlers).

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