Generated Pages Show Outdated Content After Updates

This guide helps you fix situations where MPG-generated pages still show old content after you have updated your source file and clicked Fetch and use.

Step 1: Adjust Page Builders Compatibility

The most common cause of stale content on generated pages is a mismatch between MPG's rendering mode and the page builder or theme active on your site. Different plugin combinations require different compatibility settings.

1. In your WordPress dashboard, go to Multiple Pages Generator > Advanced Settings.
2. Locate the Page Builders Compatibility option.
3. Try each available option one at a time, saving between attempts.
4. After changing the option, visit one of the affected generated pages to see whether the content has updated.

💡 Tip: There is no single correct value for Page Builders Compatibility — the right setting depends on which themes and plugins are active on your site. Work through the options systematically until the pages display the correct content.

Step 2: Purge Server-Level Cache

Even after clicking Fetch and use, a server-level caching layer (such as LiteSpeed Cache, Nginx FastCGI Cache, or a hosting control panel cache) may continue serving a cached version of the page, making it appear as though the content has not changed.

1. Log in to your hosting control panel or caching plugin settings.
2. Perform a full cache purge or flush for your site.
3. If your host provides a Purge All or Clear Cache button in the dashboard, use it.
4. After purging, visit the affected generated pages directly in a browser to confirm they now show the updated content.

📝 Note: Plugin-level caches (for example, WP Rocket or W3 Total Cache) are separate from server-level caches. Purge both if you are unsure which layer is responsible.

Step 3: Validate Your CSV Headers

Certain column header names in your source file can cause MPG to fail silently when processing updates.

• Do not use url as a column header. MPG reserves this name internally, and using it can prevent content from being processed correctly.
• Avoid spaces and underscores (_) in header names. Use hyphens (-) or camelCase instead.
• Do not wrap headers in brackets such as {{title}} or [[title]]. Plain header names are required — MPG adds the mpg_ prefix automatically.

After correcting your headers, re-upload or re-link the source file and click Fetch and use again.

Still Seeing Outdated Content?

If the content still appears stale after completing all steps above:

• Disable any third-party optimization or minification plugins temporarily and test again.
• Check whether your theme or page builder has its own built-in caching or fragment caching, and clear it.
• If you recently changed the URL slug for a generated page, the old cached URL may still be served. Allow the cache TTL to expire or force a purge.

📝 Note: If you still need help, feel free to contact our support team — pro users / free users.