How to change the wp-debug mode

WordPress comes with several tools that can help you to debug your WordPress site in case you have issues with the WordPress system itself, themes or plugins. One of the most important tool is the debug mode which shows you error messages if something goes wrong.

Please note, that the debug mode, as well as most of the other tools are not intended to be used on live sites!

You should use them only while you’re setting up your page or while debugging as the error messages are visible to everybody who is browsing your page.

Changing the status of the wp-debug mode is very easy:

  1. 1. Open the file wp-config.php which is located in the root folder of your WordPress installation with a text editor.
  2. 2. Have a look for the line
    define('WP_DEBUG', false);
    and change it to
    define('WP_DEBUG', true);
  3. 3. Then save the file back to your server.

When you’re done with debugging disable the debug mode by switching it back to false.

If you’re interested in further debugging tools of WordPress we recommend the article ‘Debugging in WordPress‘ on the official WordPress website.

Our website uses cookies and thereby collects information about your visit to improve our website (by analyzing), show you Social Media content and relevant advertisements. Please see our page for furher details or agree by clicking the 'Accept' button.

Cookie settings

Below you can choose which kind of cookies you allow on this website. Click on the "Save cookie settings" button to apply your choice.

FunctionalOur website uses functional cookies. These cookies are necessary to let our website work.

AnalyticalOur website uses analytical cookies to make it possible to analyze our website and optimize for the purpose of a.o. the usability.

Social mediaOur website places social media cookies to show you 3rd party content like YouTube and FaceBook. These cookies may track your personal data.

AdvertisingOur website places advertising cookies to show you 3rd party advertisements based on your interests. These cookies may track your personal data.

OtherOur website places 3rd party cookies from other 3rd party services which aren't Analytical, Social media or Advertising.

[wpca_cc_settings_btn_default_sett]