Cannot save edited theme PHP pages in WordPress editor (Admin panel)

Question

I am unable to Save the main theme (PHP) files using the WordPress editor. I get the following error:

Unable to communicate back with site to check for fatal errors, so the PHP change was reverted. You will need to upload your PHP file change by some other means, such as by using SFTP.

I have cleared my browser cache, website cache, de-activated all plugins and reinstalled the main theme.

I have also checked my permissions and ownership of all files on the server. No issues their, However, My other sites can edit and save on this server.

Answer 1

Please refresh and try to make changes . If not plz update all the http site links to https.

Answer 2

Error is coming from file wp-admin/includes/file.php It exits 2 tests, 1 with : $r = wp_remote_get( $url, compact( 'cookies', 'headers', 'timeout', 'sslverify' ) ); and the other only: $r = wp_remote_get( $url, compact( 'cookies', 'headers', 'timeout' ) );

Just add , 'sslverify' in the second after time out and you should be able to push your files :)

Answer 3

I also faced that issue just now. Then, i tried update syntax through web hosting service. In my case is cPanel. Use file manager to find file inside theme folder you want to update. E.g public_html/wp-content/themes/astra/functions.php