Clicking the magnifying glass returns error

  • Hello,

    When you enter a search term in the box, results will begin to pop up just fine. But when you click on the magnifying glass (or hit enter) we don’t get a results page and instead get an error. Is this a configuration issue?

    The page I need help with: [log in to see the link]

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  • I’m having the same problem!

    https://www.auburnoldtowngallery.com

    I moved my site from one host to another, and the standard search widget stopped working (returning a page not found 404 error)

    I installed the Ajax Search Lite plugin to see if that would make any difference, and I’m having the same issue as @bhagh

    I’ve deactivated other plugins to test, no change.

    I reset permalinks & even installed the basic .htaccess file

    I’ve searched the web and WP forums for other solutions and I’m not finding anything.
    I’m guessing the problem is with WP code and not the Ajax Search Lite, but I’m not sure what else to try.

    Plugin Author wpdreams

    (@wpdreams)

    Hi,

    So, when you visit your site URL and add the “s” query parameter like so:

    yoursite.com/?s=test

    ..it triggers the WordPress search handler, and directs the theme to display the search results. This step is out of the plugins control – all it can do, is replace some of the results with it’s own.

    First, you need to try disabling Ajax Search Lite – and try visiting that URL again. If the error persists – which probably will – then it is unrelated to the plugin.
    These issues are usually theme related, missing template files etc.. After disabling the search plugin, switch to the default wordpress theme, and try the URL again, and if it works, then it is the theme at fault.

    Best,
    Ernest M.

    Thank you for the information. I suspected it was not the plugin, but the theme, just looking for confirmation.

    When I logged in today, I saw that there was an option to update the theme, I don’t know how I missed that. I updated and the search is working correctly now.

    I appreciate your time!!

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