Site Health (Tools, Site Health in the WordPress dashboard) checks your site’s configuration and lists critical issues and recommended improvements, such as an outdated PHP version, inactive plugins and themes, missing HTTPS, failed loopback requests or scheduled events (WP-Cron) not running. The Info tab shows server and WordPress details useful for support. Fix critical issues first, and treat recommendations as a to-do list.
- Status tab: issues; Info tab: technical details.
- Fix critical items first.
- Delete inactive plugins and themes.
- Keep PHP on a supported version.
- Copy the Info report when asking for help.
What do common Site Health messages mean?
| Message | What to do |
|---|---|
| Outdated PHP version | Ask host or switch in hosting panel after testing |
| Inactive plugins or themes | Delete unused ones |
| Site not using HTTPS | Install SSL, update site URL |
| Loopback request failed | Server, firewall or CDN blocking; ask host |
| Scheduled event late | WP-Cron not running; set a server cron |
| Persistent object cache recommended | Optional performance improvement |
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Why does Site Health matter?
Picture a site where scheduled posts never publish and backups silently skip. Site Health shows “scheduled event has failed” because WP-Cron was not running behind a CDN. Setting a real server cron fixed it. Five minutes in Site Health each month catches problems like this before they cost anything. See backups and safe updates.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is WordPress Site Health?
In the dashboard under Tools, Site Health.
What does loopback request failed mean?
WordPress could not connect to itself, often due to firewall, CDN or server settings; it can break cron and editing features.
Should I fix every Site Health recommendation?
Fix critical issues first; recommendations are helpful improvements.
What does scheduled event has failed mean?
WP-Cron is not running reliably; a server cron job usually fixes it.
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