[buddypress-trac] [BuddyPress Trac] #8320: 404 error for the next page after loading any BuddyPress page

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#8320: 404 error for the next page after loading any BuddyPress page
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 Reporter:  dmcsupport    |       Owner:  (none)
     Type:  defect (bug)  |      Status:  closed
 Priority:  high          |   Milestone:
Component:  Core          |     Version:  6.0.0
 Severity:  critical      |  Resolution:  maybelater
 Keywords:                |
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Comment (by mideastjim):

 BuddyPress modifies WordPress's query handling, and sometimes the WP_Query
 object doesn't reset properly after a BuddyPress page loads. This can
 cause WordPress to incorrectly flag the next page as a 404, even if it
 exists.
 Possible Solutions

 1. Use the bp_force_404_status Filter (Recommended)

 Add this to your theme's functions.php or a custom plugin:
 php
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 add_filter( 'bp_force_404_status', '__return_false' );

 This prevents BuddyPress from forcing a 404 status when it shouldn’t.
 2. Reset the Query After BuddyPress Pages

 If the issue persists, try manually resetting the query:
 php
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 function bp_fix_404_issue() {
     if (function_exists('buddypress') && !bp_is_404()) {
         global $wp_query;
         $wp_query->is_404 = false;
         status_header(200);
     }
 }
 add_action( 'template_redirect', 'bp_fix_404_issue', 999 );

 This ensures WordPress doesn’t wrongly mark pages as 404s.
 3. Check for Plugin/Theme Conflicts

 Some plugins or themes may interfere with BuddyPress's query handling.
 Try:

     Disabling plugins one by one.

     Switching to a default theme (like Twenty Twenty-Four).


 4. Update BuddyPress & Permalinks

     Ensure you’re using the latest BuddyPress version.

     Go to Settings → Permalinks and click Save Changes (this flushes
 rewrite rules).

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