How to fix WordPress images not displaying

How to fix WordPress images not displaying

1. Check the image file

In Media › Library, open the image and visit its File URL. A 404 means the file is missing; upload it again.

2. Check permissions

In File Manager, wp-content/uploads and its folders should be 755 and image files 644.

3. Check for http/https or old domain links

After moving to HTTPS or a new domain, images may still point to the old address. Use Better Search Replace to update them (see How to update WordPress URLs after a migration).

4. Clear caches

Purge your caching plugin, Cloudflare and browser cache.

5. Hotlink protection or CDN

If hotlink protection is on, make sure all your domains are allowed. If you use a CDN, check its settings and purge its cache.

6. Regenerate thumbnails

If only thumbnails are broken, the Regenerate Thumbnails plugin can recreate them.

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