[Resolved] Limit the latest post count on homepage

[Mahesh]

Hi, I am having a problem with my homepage. I want to show only 5 latest posts on my homepage but it is showing too many which makes me scroll a lot.
I tried to adjust it by going to settings > reading > Blog pages show at most.
But still, I can’t see any change. Is there a solution?

[David]

Hi there,

can you provide a link to your site. You can edit your original topic and use the site URL field to share it privately.

[Mahesh]

Hi David
I have updated the site link.
Please have a look.

[David]

Looks like its only effecting the home page.
So begin by clearing and disabling any server / plugin caches – we could be looking at cached content.
If that doesn’t work then try disabling other plugins or remove any custom functions you have on the site to check for conflicts.

[Mahesh]

Hi David,
I cleared all the caches and deactivated all the plugins, but still, it’s showing the same layout.
Regarding custom functions, I don’t remember whether I have added anything apart from the “related post” custom function which I got from here.

[David]

Can you flush and disable Autoptimize.
Disable the child theme ( if installed ) and Disable the Elements Module ( in case any hooked functions are conflicting ).

[Mahesh]

Flush? You mean clearing the cache from Autoptimize. Yup, I did it and also, deactivated Autoptimize & element module. Regarding the child theme, I don’t have any.
After doing all these things, there is no change.
Its really complicated issue. 🙁

[David]

What is the related posts function you have added ? And how is that added ? ( Code Snippets )

[Mahesh]

I referred to this post https://gpsites.co/merch/the-single-post/ . It was suggested by you in June 2019.
Just scroll the post to see the related post section.

[Tom]

That related post section shouldn’t cause issues like this on the home page. Does the issue go away if you disable that Hook Element with the related posts?

[Mahesh]

No, it doesn’t go away.
I am now creating a static page for my homepage instead of the latest post.
So, I won’t be dealing with this problem now. Anyways, thanks for your prompt response. Appreciated 🙂

[Tom]

No problem 🙂

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