Why Can’t I Change Permalinks in WordPress?

Permalinks are the URLs that are associated with your posts and pages. They determine the “canonical” URL for a post or page, which is the URL that is used when someone searches for it.

There are a few reasons why you might not be able to change your permalinks in WordPress. The most common reason is that you are using a custom post type or custom taxonomy.

In these cases, WordPress will not allow you to modify the permalinks.

Another common reason is that you are using a custom plugin or theme. In these cases, you will need to contact the plugin or theme developer to ask them to allow you to change the permalinks.

Finally, some hosts prohibit users from changing their permalinks. If you are using a host that limits permalinks, you will need to find another host that allows you to modify permalinks.

The conclusion is that you may not be able to change your permalinks in WordPress, but this is not a permanent restriction. You can usually modify permalinks by contacting the plugin or theme developer or by using a different host.