This can be done for various reasons. For example, the output could be a module. Or if it's a K2 category view, the 3 categories may be preselected, so the 4th you add is not fetched automatically.
Have a look around to verify how things are setup. If this is a ready-made template, do ask your template provider.
Fotis / JoomlaWorks Support Team
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