WordPress Header Not Showing? Here’s How to Fix It

Is your WordPress header not showing up properly? This is a common issue that can confuse beginners and even experienced users. The good news is that it’s usually easy to fix. In this article, we’ll explore the most common reasons why a WordPress header is missing and how to solve them.

1. Theme Compatibility Issues

Some themes may not support custom headers or may hide the header by default.

Solution:

Go to Appearance → Customize

Check Header Settings

Make sure the header is enabled

2. Header Disabled in Page Settings

Certain page builders (like Elementor) allow you to disable headers on specific pages.

Solution:

Edit the page

Check page or builder settings

Enable the header option

3. CSS Errors or Custom Code

Incorrect CSS or custom code can accidentally hide the header.

Solution:

Check Appearance → Customize → Additional CSS

Look for display: none; or visibility: hidden;

Remove or fix the code

4. Plugin Conflicts

Some plugins may conflict with your theme and cause display issues.

Solution:

Deactivate plugins one by one

Check if the header reappears

Identify and replace the conflicting plugin

5. Corrupted Theme Files

If theme files are missing or corrupted, the header may fail to load.

Solution:

Reinstall the theme

Update to the latest version

Restore from a backup if needed