Verify the Import Statement
- Ensure you are using the correct import statement for Next.js's `useRouter` hook.
- The import should look like this:
import { useRouter } from 'next/router';
Check if useRouter
is Called Inside a Component
- Ensure that `useRouter` is used within a React component. Hooks must be called at the top level of a functional component, not inside loops, conditions, or nested functions.
export default function MyComponent() {
const router = useRouter();
function navigateToPage() {
router.push('/destination');
}
return <button onClick={navigateToPage}>Go to Destination</button>;
}
Confirm the Context of router
- Check that `router` is correctly initialized by calling `useRouter()` within your component, which should return an object with the `push` function.
- If you are seeing `router.push is not a function`, verify that `router` is not reassigned or mutated in your code, which could overwrite it with an incompatible value.
Ensure Using Next.js Functional Components
- Ensure your component is a functional component as hooks are meant for functional components only in React, and `useRouter` is a React hook.
const HeaderComponent = () => {
const router = useRouter();
return (
<button onClick={() => router.push('/home')}>
Home
</button>
);
};
Upgrade Next.js
- Having an outdated version of Next.js might cause certain functionalities to not work as expected. Upgrade Next.js to the latest version by running:
npm update next
Check Custom Router Configuration
- If you are using a custom router, ensure that your custom configuration doesn't interfere with the standard `useRouter` behavior.
- Review and test configurations in `next.config.js` to eliminate conflicts that may affect routing.
Inspect Compilation and Build Errors
- Sometimes, build or compilation issues might cause unexpected behavior. Run the following command to identify any underlying problems:
next build
Refactor Problematic Code
- In some cases, the problem may stem from incorrect logic usage or a complex state management issue in your components. Consider reviewing and refactoring potentially problematic sections to ensure routers are used correctly.
Consult Next.js Documentation and Community
- Review the official Next.js documentation for the latest information on routing and examples.
- Seek assistance from the Next.js community on forums like StackOverflow or the Next.js GitHub repository for complex or unique issues.