Overview

Some users have reported that the Load More button in the Divi Blog Extras module shows a loading animation (three dots) but does not load additional posts.

Common Symptoms

• Load More button keeps loading indefinitely
• No additional posts are displayed
• Issue occurs even when more posts are available

Possible Causes

1. JavaScript Blocking

The Load More functionality relies on JavaScript (AJAX requests). If JavaScript is blocked or delayed, the feature may not work.

Common reasons:

• Caching plugins (e.g., WP Rocket)
• Minification or optimization tools
• Lazy loading scripts

2. Category Slug Modification

Changing or removing the category slug from URLs can interfere with how the plugin fetches posts.

Example:

• Default: /category/podcast
• Modified: /podcast

This can cause AJAX requests to fail, leading to infinite loading.

3. Method Used for Slug Removal

The behavior may vary depending on how the category slug is removed:

• Manual changes → May break functionality
• Using SEO plugins (e.g., Yoast SEO) → May handle URLs properly and avoid issues

4. Plugin or Theme Conflicts

• Conflicts with other plugins
• Theme-specific behavior
• Custom code affecting AJAX requests

Observations from User Cases

• In some cases, removing the category slug caused the Load More button to fail.
• In other cases, using an SEO plugin to remove the slug worked without issues.

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Recommended Troubleshooting Steps

1. Check for JavaScript Errors
   • Open browser console
   • Look for errors during Load More click
2. Temporarily Disable Optimization Plugins
   • Disable caching/minification
   • Test again
3. Verify URL Structure
   • Restore default category slug
   • Test functionality
4. Test with Default Divi Blog Module
   • Helps identify if the issue is plugin-specific
5. Check Slug Removal Method
   • If using an SEO plugin, ensure proper configuration
6. Plugin Conflict Test
   • Disable other plugins one by one

Conclusion

The Load More issue is typically caused by:

• JavaScript blocking
• URL structure changes (category slug removal)
• Plugin or theme conflicts

Since behavior varies across websites, each case should be tested individually.

Notes

• Using SEO plugins for slug removal may work correctly in some setups
• Always test changes on a staging site before applying to live sites

Support

If the issue persists, users should:

• Share site access
• Provide page URL
• Share details of active plugins and configurations

This helps in identifying the exact cause and providing a solution.