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Troubleshooting Missing or Incorrect Post Titles in GeneratePress

42 threads Sep 10, 2025 Theme → Generatepress

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Post titles are a fundamental part of any WordPress site, but sometimes they don't appear as expected when using the GeneratePress theme. Based on common community support threads, this guide will help you diagnose and resolve the most frequent issues related to post titles.

Why Post Titles Might Be Missing or Incorrect

Several factors can cause title-related problems. These range from simple theme settings and plugin conflicts to more complex CSS or code-related issues. Identifying the root cause is the first step toward a solution.

Common Solutions for Title Issues

1. Check the "Disable Elements" Setting

This is one of the most common reasons a post title is missing. In the WordPress editor sidebar, ensure the "Disable Content Title" option is not checked. This setting, found under the "GeneratePress" tab, will hide the title on that specific page or post if enabled.

2. Perform a Plugin Conflict Test

Conflicts with other plugins are a frequent source of problems. To test for this:

  1. Deactivate all your plugins except GeneratePress (and GenerateBlocks if you use it).
  2. Check if the title reappears.
  3. If it does, reactivate your plugins one by one to identify the culprit.

3. Inspect for Conflicting CSS Code

Custom CSS can sometimes hide elements unintentionally. Check your Appearance > Customize > Additional CSS area for any rules that might be hiding the title. Look for declarations like display: none; or visibility: hidden; targeting elements such as .entry-title.

4. Blog Page Titles and H1 Headings

By default, WordPress does not display a title on the main blog posts page. If you need to add an H1 heading to this page, you can use a small code snippet. Add the following PHP code to your child theme's functions.php file or a code snippet plugin:

add_action('generate_before_main_content', function() {
    if ( is_home() ) {
        ?>
        <header class="page-header">
            <h1><?php echo get_the_title( get_option('page_for_posts', true) ); ?></h1>
        </header>
        <?php
    }
} );

5. Meta Title vs. On-Page Title

Remember that the title displayed on your page is different from the meta <title> tag used by search engines. If your browser tab shows an incorrect title, this is often handled by SEO plugins like Yoast SEO. If you don't use an SEO plugin, WordPress generates this tag automatically, typically in the format "Post Title - Site Title".

When to Look Elsewhere

  • Custom Post Types & Taxonomies: If titles are missing for a custom post type, the issue likely lies with the plugin or code used to create it, not the theme.
  • Third-Party Plugins: Issues with plugins like "Table of Contents" or specific page builders should be directed to that plugin's support, as they are not part of GeneratePress.
  • Duplicate Titles: Blank or duplicate <title> tags in your page's HTML source are almost always caused by another plugin or custom code adding incorrect meta information.

By methodically working through these steps, you should be able to resolve most issues related to post titles not displaying correctly on your GeneratePress website.

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