Exported Local site has different layout?

[Nick-B]

You’re right about checking it on another machine, that should rule out any caching issues unless they are network related.

If you’re using a block theme with WordPress 6.3 you might be running into a known bug:

Importing a WP 6.3 exported site with block theme results in CSS problems [with solution]

Just following up here with some more info - this is indeed an issue in WordPress and a Trac ticket is open for it - #59111 (A stale register_core_block_style_handles cache can cause styles not to load) – WordPress Trac In the meantime, an even easier fix is noted in that ticket - Opening a Site Shell in Local for the sites affected and running this command will resolve the issue: wp transient delete wp_core_block_css_files We’ll stay on top of that Trac ticket and keep pushing it along where…