save draft doesn’t work

  • darek667

    (@darek667)


    2 weeks 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)

    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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