{"id":9509,"date":"2023-03-13T23:32:51","date_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/?p=9509"},"modified":"2023-03-13T23:32:51","modified_gmt":"2023-03-13T23:32:51","slug":"are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8220;Are Debugging Issues in WordPress Driving You Crazy? Here&#8217;s How to Shut Them Off like a Pro!&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_49 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"ez-toc-toggle-icon-1\"><label for=\"item-6766d48d88dcb\" aria-label=\"Table of Content\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" 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class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#What_is_Debugging_in_WordPress\" title=\"What is Debugging in WordPress?\">What is Debugging in WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Why_Turn_Off_Debugging_in_WordPress\" title=\"Why Turn Off Debugging in WordPress?\">Why Turn Off Debugging in WordPress?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#How_to_Turn_Off_Debugging_in_WordPress\" title=\"How to Turn Off Debugging in WordPress\">How to Turn Off Debugging in WordPress<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3'><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_1_Log_in_to_the_WordPress_Dashboard\" title=\"Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard\">Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_2_Access_the_WP-Config_File\" title=\"Step 2: Access the WP-Config File\">Step 2: Access the WP-Config File<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_3_Locate_the_Debug_Code\" title=\"Step 3: Locate the Debug Code\">Step 3: Locate the Debug Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_4_Disable_the_Debug_Code\" title=\"Step 4: Disable the Debug Code\">Step 4: Disable the Debug Code<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_5_Save_Changes\" title=\"Step 5: Save Changes\">Step 5: Save Changes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Step_6_Check_if_Debugging_is_Disabled\" title=\"Step 6: Check if Debugging is Disabled\">Step 6: Check if Debugging is Disabled<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/are-debugging-issues-in-wordpress-driving-you-crazy-heres-how-to-shut-them-off-like-a-pro\/#Best_Practices_for_Debugging_in_WordPress\" title=\"Best Practices for Debugging in WordPress\">Best Practices for Debugging in WordPress<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exploring_the_Mysteries_of_Debugging_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Exploring the Mysteries of Debugging in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p>Prepare yourself for a mystical journey into the world of WordPress debugging &#8211; the art of identifying and resolving errors in software. WordPress is well-known for its user-friendly interface, making it a beloved Content Management System (CMS) by millions. However, users may encounter bugs or errors during the site-building process, requiring advanced troubleshooting. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_Debugging_in_WordPress\"><\/span>What is Debugging in WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Debugging is a tool used by developers to identify underlying issues on their website. When WordPress enters debugging mode, the system displays error messages, notices, and warnings, providing developers with an extensive list of components causing the errors. <\/p>\n<p>While debugging is an essential tool for resolving issues, leaving it on can create potential problems in the future.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Turn_Off_Debugging_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Why Turn Off Debugging in WordPress?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are numerous reasons why disabling debugging mode is recommended. Not only can it create security vulnerabilities, but it can affect the professional appearance of your website, as debug information may be visible to users. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Turn_Off_Debugging_in_WordPress\"><\/span>How to Turn Off Debugging in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Let&#8217;s unravel the secrets of disabling debugging mode. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_1_Log_in_to_the_WordPress_Dashboard\"><\/span>Step 1: Log in to the WordPress Dashboard<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To disable debugging mode, log in to the WordPress Dashboard by typing \u201c\/wp-admin\u201d at the end of your website address. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_2_Access_the_WP-Config_File\"><\/span>Step 2: Access the WP-Config File<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Next, find the \u201cFile Manager\u201d section in your website\u2019s hosting control panel to access the WP-Config file.  <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_3_Locate_the_Debug_Code\"><\/span>Step 3: Locate the Debug Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The debugging code is usually found in the WP-Config file and looks like this:<\/p>\n<p><code><br \/>\ndefine(\u2018WP_DEBUG\u2019, true);<br \/>\ndefine(\u2018WP_DEBUG_LOG\u2019, true);<br \/>\ndefine(\u2018WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY\u2019, true);<br \/>\n@ini_set(\u2018display_errors\u2019, 1);<br \/>\n<\/code><\/p>\n<p>The first line of code turns on the debugging mode in WordPress. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_4_Disable_the_Debug_Code\"><\/span>Step 4: Disable the Debug Code<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>To disable debugging mode, simply change the &#8220;true&#8221; value to &#8220;false&#8221; on the first line of code. This will turn off debugging in WordPress. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_5_Save_Changes\"><\/span>Step 5: Save Changes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you have made the changes, save the WP-Config file to your server by clicking on &#8220;Save Changes&#8221;. <\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Step_6_Check_if_Debugging_is_Disabled\"><\/span>Step 6: Check if Debugging is Disabled<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After saving the changes, go back to the website and see if the debugging is disabled. If done correctly, there should be no more errors, notices, or warnings on your website. <\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Best_Practices_for_Debugging_in_WordPress\"><\/span>Best Practices for Debugging in WordPress<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Debugging mode should only be enabled when actively troubleshooting issues that require debugging. It&#8217;s also important to turn off debugging mode after troubleshooting to avoid potential security vulnerabilities and unprofessional appearances. <\/p>\n<p>A website that is open to the public should have debugging mode turned off. As a website owner or administrator, ensuring your website is up-to-date and secure is essential for the overall success of your online presence! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exploring the Mysteries of Debugging in WordPress Prepare yourself for a mystical journey into the world of WordPress debugging &#8211; the art of identifying and&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":7209,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[3287],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/WORDPRESS-ULTIMATE-GUIDE-How-To-step-by-step-Tutorial.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9509"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=9509"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/9509\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7209"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=9509"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=9509"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/mauricemuteti.info\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=9509"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}