If you’re facing issues with your WordPress Dashboard being unresponsive, buttons not working, and overall feeling clunky, don’t worry – there are steps you can take to troubleshoot and resolve these problems. Follow this simple guide to get your Dashboard back to smooth operation.
Identifying the Issues
1. Show Password Toggle Issue:
- Problem Description: Unable to toggle the “Add User Show Password,” and clicking it does not show anything.
- Possible Solution: Follow these steps to investigate and resolve the issue.
2. Side Menu Link Issue:
- Problem Description: Unable to open the dashboard side menus in a new tab using the right-click (or middle mouse button).
- Possible Solution: Troubleshoot and fix the problem with side menu links.
3. Select All Plugins Not Working:
- Problem Description: The “Select All” option for plugins isn’t functioning as expected.
- Possible Solution: Address the problem with selecting all plugins.
Troubleshooting Steps
1. Ensure Everything is Up to Date:
- Update WordPress, your active theme, and all active plugins to the latest versions.
2. Check Browser Console:
- Press F12 in Google Chrome to open the browser console.
- Look for red error messages related to JavaScript.
- Identify the source of the error (plugin or theme) and deactivate it.
3. Install jQuery Migrate Plugin:
- If you’re using an older plugin not updated after WordPress 5.5, install and activate the jQuery Migrate plugin.
4. Enable Debug Mode:
- Follow WordPress Debugging to enable debug mode.
- Check the debug log for any PHP errors and resolve them.