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Troubleshooting Disappearing or Reappearing Page Titles in Neve

34 threads Sep 16, 2025 Theme → Neve

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Many Neve theme users encounter issues where page or post titles are not displaying as expected. This can manifest in several ways: titles that were once hidden suddenly reappear after an update, the 'Disable Title' option stops working, or titles are missing from specific areas like archive pages or custom post types. Based on community support threads, this is a common point of confusion.

Why This Happens

The behavior of titles in the Neve theme is controlled by a combination of settings in the WordPress Customizer and on individual pages or posts. Conflicts can arise from several sources:

  • Theme Updates: An update can sometimes reset customizations or change how certain settings behave.
  • Plugin Conflicts: Another plugin can override or interfere with the theme's title display functions.
  • Custom Code or Child Themes: Custom CSS or modifications in a child theme may become outdated after an update and stop working correctly.
  • Misconfigured Settings: The 'Cover' header layout and 'Disable Title' settings have a specific relationship that can cause confusion.

Common Solutions

1. Perform a Conflict Check

The most common first step, as suggested in multiple threads, is to rule out a plugin conflict. This is often the root cause.

  • Install and activate the official Health Check & Troubleshooting plugin.
  • Enable its troubleshooting mode. This will deactivate all plugins without affecting your site's visitors.
  • If the title displays correctly, you know a plugin is causing the issue. Reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the culprit.

2. Verify Your Customizer Settings

Ensure your title visibility settings are configured correctly in the WordPress Customizer (Appearance > Customize).

  • Navigate to Layout and then select the relevant section (e.g., Page, Single Post, Blog/Archive).
  • Look for the Title Disable toggle and ensure it is set to your preference. Note that for the 'Posts Page' (set in Settings > Reading), these options are more limited.
  • For archive pages, the category description will only display if it has been filled out in Posts > Categories.

3. Understand the 'Cover' Header Layout

A frequent point of confusion is the interaction between the 'Cover' header and title visibility.

  • If you set a page's header layout to Cover and then use the global Disable Title option in the Customizer, the entire cover section may not appear as expected.
  • To hide the title text while keeping the cover image visible, you need to use a small snippet of CSS instead of the global toggle. Add the following code to Additional CSS in the Customizer: 
    .nv-post-cover .title.entry-title {
    display: none;
}
  • It's also important to note that the Cover header layout is primarily designed for standard posts and pages. Its functionality for custom post types may be limited or require custom development.

4. Check for Custom CSS Issues

If you are using a child theme or have added custom CSS to hide titles, a theme update might have changed the CSS classes. Review your code to ensure it still targets the correct elements. The common class for page titles is .nv-page-title.

5. Clear Your Cache

If you use a caching plugin or a server-side cache, clear all its data after making any changes. Sometimes, the old version of a page with the title visible is being served from cache.

Conclusion

Title display issues in Neve are typically not a bug in the theme but a result of settings, conflicts, or the specific way the 'Cover' layout functions. The recommended steps are to first check for plugin conflicts, then meticulously review your Customizer settings, and finally, use targeted CSS if needed. By following this structured approach, you can usually resolve the problem and regain control over how your titles are displayed.

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