How to choose between latest posts and a static homepage, then verify the public result.
Why this check matters
A homepage setting controls the first page visitors and crawlers see. A valid setting can still point to the wrong page, an unpublished page or unfinished content.
How to review it
- Choose latest posts or a published page deliberately.
- Confirm the selected page has the intended title and content.
- Test the homepage in a private window and on mobile.
- Check navigation and canonical metadata after saving.
Keep the change safe
Do not delete the former homepage until redirects and internal links have been reviewed.
How WPVitals uses this signal
WPVitals checks this setting locally and reports the result in the WordPress dashboard. The check is a maintenance signal, so review the site context before changing a setting and test the visitor experience afterwards.