Table of Contents<\/h3>\n\n\n\n\n- What is WordPress White Screen?<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Common Causes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Troubleshooting Steps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Advanced Solutions<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Preventive Measures<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Conclusion<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n
What is WordPress White Screen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The WordPress white screen of death (WSOD) is when your website shows a blank white screen instead of its usual content. This can happen to your entire site, the admin area, or just certain pages. It\u2019s typically a sign that something has gone wrong with your site\u2019s code or server configuration. Unlike other errors that display specific messages, the WSOD offers no clues, making it particularly frustrating to diagnose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The white screen can be entirely white:<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"White](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/White-screen.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nOr you can have this error message “there has been a critical error on your website”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"there](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/there-has-been-a-critical-error-on-your-website.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCommon Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Before we jump into solutions, let\u2019s quickly look at what might be causing this problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Theme or Plugin Conflicts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, new themes or plugins don\u2019t play well with others. If you recently added or updated a theme or plugin, it could be the source of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Memory Limit Exhaustion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your site might be running out of allocated memory. This can happen if your site has grown and now requires more resources than initially allocated by your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coding Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Mistakes in your site\u2019s code can break things. This could be due to a poorly coded theme or plugin, or even a simple typo in one of your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Server Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Problems on the server end can also lead to a white screen. These can include server misconfigurations or temporary downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Troubleshooting Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Here are some steps you can take to identify and fix the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enable Debugging Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Turning on debugging can help you pinpoint the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Open your
wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Add the following line of code:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\ndefine('WP_DEBUG', true);\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Enable](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Enable-debug-mode-in-WordPress.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Reload your site to see if any errors are displayed.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Deactivate All Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Plugins are often the culprits behind the white screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can still access the admin area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Access your WordPress dashboard and go to the Plugins section.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Deactivate all plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t access the dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Rename the
plugins<\/code> folder in wp-content<\/code> to plugins_old<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Check your site. If it works, reactivate the plugins one by one to find the problematic one.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Rename](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rename-the-plugins-folder.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSwitch to a Default Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Themes can also cause issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you can still access the admin area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Access your WordPress dashboard and go to Appearance > Themes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Activate a default theme like Twenty Twenty-One.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
If you can\u2019t access the dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Rename your current theme\u2019s folder in
wp-content\/themes<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Check your site. If it works, your theme is the issue.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
![\"Rename](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Rename-theme-folder.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIncrease Memory Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Increasing the PHP memory limit can resolve memory exhaustion issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Open your
wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Add the following line of code just before “That’s all, stop editing! Happy blogging.”:<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n
\ndefine('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n![\"Increase](\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/Increase-memory-limit-in-WordPress.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n- Save the file and reload your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Change PHP Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Sometimes, the PHP version your site is running on might be causing the issue. Upgrading or downgrading the PHP version can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Access your hosting control panel.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Find the PHP version settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Change to a different PHP version (preferably a newer one).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Save the changes and reload your site to see if the issue is resolved.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Clear Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Clearing your site’s cache can resolve the white screen issue, especially if you’re using a caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Clear the cache from your caching plugin’s settings.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- If you can’t access the dashboard, manually delete the cache folders via FTP or your hosting control panel.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Remove Spaces in functions.php<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Extra spaces in your functions.php<\/code> file can cause issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n- Open the
functions.php<\/code> file of your active theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Ensure there are no extra spaces before
<?php<\/code> or after ?><\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Save the file and reload your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Advanced Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
If the basic steps don\u2019t work, try these advanced solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Check for Coding Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Review any recent changes to your theme or plugin files for errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Look for syntax errors or misplaced code.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Use a code editor to help you identify any issues.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Examine Server Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Your server settings could be causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Check your server logs for errors.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Contact your hosting provider for assistance.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Restore from Backup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If all else fails, restoring your site from a recent backup might be the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Ensure you have a reliable backup solution in place.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Follow your backup provider\u2019s instructions to restore your site.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Preventive Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
To avoid future white screen issues, follow these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Regular Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Regular updates ensure you have the latest security patches and bug fixes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Use Reliable Themes\/Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Only use themes and plugins from reputable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Check reviews and ratings before installing new themes or plugins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Maintain Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Regularly back up your site so you can quickly restore it if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- Use a reliable backup solution and schedule regular backups.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Dealing with the WordPress white screen can be frustrating, but with these steps, you should be able to fix it and get your site back online. If you\u2019re still having trouble, don\u2019t hesitate to seek professional help. Happy troubleshooting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Oh no, the dreaded white screen of death on your WordPress site! It\u2019s like your website just decided to take a nap, and now you\u2019re left staring at a blank page. Don\u2019t panic! This issue is pretty common and can be fixed with some straightforward troubleshooting steps. Let\u2019s dive in and get your site back […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress"],"yoast_head":"\n
How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.\" \/>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:url\" content=\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:site_name\" content=\"Mark Hendriksen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:publisher\" content=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madebymarkhendriksen\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:published_time\" content=\"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"article:modified_time\" content=\"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:image\" content=\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:width\" content=\"720\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:height\" content=\"400\" \/>\n\t<meta property=\"og:image:type\" content=\"image\/jpeg\" \/>\n<meta name=\"author\" content=\"Mark Hendriksen\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:card\" content=\"summary_large_image\" \/>\n<meta name=\"twitter:label1\" content=\"Written by\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data1\" content=\"Mark Hendriksen\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:label2\" content=\"Est. reading time\" \/>\n\t<meta name=\"twitter:data2\" content=\"6 minutes\" \/>\n<script type=\"application\/ld+json\" class=\"yoast-schema-graph\">{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@graph\":[{\"@type\":\"Article\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#article\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\"},\"author\":{\"name\":\"Mark Hendriksen\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d40c4ac37512479c71b48ad2879fb765\"},\"headline\":\"WordPress White Screen: How to Fix the Dreaded Issue\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00\",\"mainEntityOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\"},\"wordCount\":904,\"commentCount\":0,\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg\",\"articleSection\":[\"WordPress\"],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"CommentAction\",\"name\":\"Comment\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#respond\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"WebPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\",\"name\":\"How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide\",\"isPartOf\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#website\"},\"primaryImageOfPage\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage\"},\"thumbnailUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg\",\"datePublished\":\"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00\",\"dateModified\":\"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00\",\"description\":\"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.\",\"breadcrumb\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#breadcrumb\"},\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"ReadAction\",\"target\":[\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/\"]}]},{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg\",\"width\":720,\"height\":400,\"caption\":\"WordPress white screen\"},{\"@type\":\"BreadcrumbList\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#breadcrumb\",\"itemListElement\":[{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":1,\"name\":\"Home\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":2,\"name\":\"WordPress\",\"item\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress\/\"},{\"@type\":\"ListItem\",\"position\":3,\"name\":\"WordPress White Screen: How to Fix the Dreaded Issue\"}]},{\"@type\":\"WebSite\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#website\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/\",\"name\":\"Mark Hendriksen\",\"description\":\"\",\"publisher\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization\"},\"potentialAction\":[{\"@type\":\"SearchAction\",\"target\":{\"@type\":\"EntryPoint\",\"urlTemplate\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/?s={search_term_string}\"},\"query-input\":{\"@type\":\"PropertyValueSpecification\",\"valueRequired\":true,\"valueName\":\"search_term_string\"}}],\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\"},{\"@type\":\"Organization\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization\",\"name\":\"Mark Hendriksen\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/\",\"logo\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mark-Hendriksen-Logo.png\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mark-Hendriksen-Logo.png\",\"width\":354,\"height\":40,\"caption\":\"Mark Hendriksen\"},\"image\":{\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/\"},\"sameAs\":[\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madebymarkhendriksen\"]},{\"@type\":\"Person\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d40c4ac37512479c71b48ad2879fb765\",\"name\":\"Mark Hendriksen\",\"image\":{\"@type\":\"ImageObject\",\"inLanguage\":\"en-US\",\"@id\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/\",\"url\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1416c89ed4da57b902960a21b7fa25cb91558d39eff48c8b5017bd4c9bcc59a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"contentUrl\":\"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1416c89ed4da57b902960a21b7fa25cb91558d39eff48c8b5017bd4c9bcc59a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g\",\"caption\":\"Mark Hendriksen\"},\"url\":\"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/author\/twopixels\/\"}]}<\/script>\n<!-- \/ Yoast SEO plugin. -->","yoast_head_json":{"title":"How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide","description":"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.","robots":{"index":"index","follow":"follow","max-snippet":"max-snippet:-1","max-image-preview":"max-image-preview:large","max-video-preview":"max-video-preview:-1"},"canonical":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/","og_locale":"en_US","og_type":"article","og_title":"How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide","og_description":"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.","og_url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/","og_site_name":"Mark Hendriksen","article_publisher":"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madebymarkhendriksen","article_published_time":"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00","article_modified_time":"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00","og_image":[{"width":720,"height":400,"url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg","type":"image\/jpeg"}],"author":"Mark Hendriksen","twitter_card":"summary_large_image","twitter_misc":{"Written by":"Mark Hendriksen","Est. reading time":"6 minutes"},"schema":{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org","@graph":[{"@type":"Article","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#article","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/"},"author":{"name":"Mark Hendriksen","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d40c4ac37512479c71b48ad2879fb765"},"headline":"WordPress White Screen: How to Fix the Dreaded Issue","datePublished":"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00","mainEntityOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/"},"wordCount":904,"commentCount":0,"publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg","articleSection":["WordPress"],"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"CommentAction","name":"Comment","target":["https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#respond"]}]},{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/","url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/","name":"How to Fix the WordPress White Screen of Death: A Comprehensive Guide","isPartOf":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#website"},"primaryImageOfPage":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage"},"thumbnailUrl":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg","datePublished":"2024-06-27T05:18:33+00:00","dateModified":"2024-06-27T05:18:35+00:00","description":"Struggling with the WordPress white screen of death? Our detailed guide covers common causes, troubleshooting steps, and advanced solutions.","breadcrumb":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#breadcrumb"},"inLanguage":"en-US","potentialAction":[{"@type":"ReadAction","target":["https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/"]}]},{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#primaryimage","url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/WordPress-white-screen.jpg","width":720,"height":400,"caption":"WordPress white screen"},{"@type":"BreadcrumbList","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress-white-screen\/#breadcrumb","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Home","item":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"WordPress","item":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wordpress\/"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"name":"WordPress White Screen: How to Fix the Dreaded Issue"}]},{"@type":"WebSite","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#website","url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/","name":"Mark Hendriksen","description":"","publisher":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization"},"potentialAction":[{"@type":"SearchAction","target":{"@type":"EntryPoint","urlTemplate":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/?s={search_term_string}"},"query-input":{"@type":"PropertyValueSpecification","valueRequired":true,"valueName":"search_term_string"}}],"inLanguage":"en-US"},{"@type":"Organization","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#organization","name":"Mark Hendriksen","url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mark-Hendriksen-Logo.png","contentUrl":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Mark-Hendriksen-Logo.png","width":354,"height":40,"caption":"Mark Hendriksen"},"image":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/logo\/image\/"},"sameAs":["https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/madebymarkhendriksen"]},{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/d40c4ac37512479c71b48ad2879fb765","name":"Mark Hendriksen","image":{"@type":"ImageObject","inLanguage":"en-US","@id":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/#\/schema\/person\/image\/","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1416c89ed4da57b902960a21b7fa25cb91558d39eff48c8b5017bd4c9bcc59a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","contentUrl":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/1416c89ed4da57b902960a21b7fa25cb91558d39eff48c8b5017bd4c9bcc59a9?s=96&d=mm&r=g","caption":"Mark Hendriksen"},"url":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/author\/twopixels\/"}]}},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34826","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=34826"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34826\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":34852,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/34826\/revisions\/34852"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/34849"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=34826"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=34826"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.markhendriksen.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=34826"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
What is WordPress White Screen?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
The WordPress white screen of death (WSOD) is when your website shows a blank white screen instead of its usual content. This can happen to your entire site, the admin area, or just certain pages. It\u2019s typically a sign that something has gone wrong with your site\u2019s code or server configuration. Unlike other errors that display specific messages, the WSOD offers no clues, making it particularly frustrating to diagnose.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The white screen can be entirely white:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you can have this error message “there has been a critical error on your website”.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before we jump into solutions, let\u2019s quickly look at what might be causing this problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, new themes or plugins don\u2019t play well with others. If you recently added or updated a theme or plugin, it could be the source of the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your site might be running out of allocated memory. This can happen if your site has grown and now requires more resources than initially allocated by your hosting provider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Mistakes in your site\u2019s code can break things. This could be due to a poorly coded theme or plugin, or even a simple typo in one of your files.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Problems on the server end can also lead to a white screen. These can include server misconfigurations or temporary downtime.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some steps you can take to identify and fix the issue:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Turning on debugging can help you pinpoint the issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Plugins are often the culprits behind the white screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can still access the admin area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t access the dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Themes can also cause issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can still access the admin area:<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you can\u2019t access the dashboard:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Increasing the PHP memory limit can resolve memory exhaustion issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, the PHP version your site is running on might be causing the issue. Upgrading or downgrading the PHP version can help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Clearing your site’s cache can resolve the white screen issue, especially if you’re using a caching plugin.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Extra spaces in your If the basic steps don\u2019t work, try these advanced solutions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Review any recent changes to your theme or plugin files for errors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your server settings could be causing the problem.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If all else fails, restoring your site from a recent backup might be the best solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n To avoid future white screen issues, follow these tips:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep your WordPress core, themes, and plugins updated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Only use themes and plugins from reputable sources.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Regularly back up your site so you can quickly restore it if something goes wrong.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dealing with the WordPress white screen can be frustrating, but with these steps, you should be able to fix it and get your site back online. If you\u2019re still having trouble, don\u2019t hesitate to seek professional help. Happy troubleshooting!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Oh no, the dreaded white screen of death on your WordPress site! It\u2019s like your website just decided to take a nap, and now you\u2019re left staring at a blank page. Don\u2019t panic! This issue is pretty common and can be fixed with some straightforward troubleshooting steps. Let\u2019s dive in and get your site back […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":34849,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[109],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-34826","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wordpress"],"yoast_head":"\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nCommon Causes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Theme or Plugin Conflicts<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Memory Limit Exhaustion<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Coding Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Server Issues<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Troubleshooting Steps<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Enable Debugging Mode<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\ndefine('WP_DEBUG', true);\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
Deactivate All Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
plugins<\/code> folder in wp-content<\/code> to plugins_old<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nSwitch to a Default Theme<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
\n
wp-content\/themes<\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIncrease Memory Limit<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
wp-config.php<\/code> file.<\/li>\n\n\n\n\ndefine('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');\n<\/pre><\/div>\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n\n
Change PHP Version<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Clear Cache<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Remove Spaces in functions.php<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
functions.php<\/code> file can cause issues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
functions.php<\/code> file of your active theme.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<?php<\/code> or after ?><\/code>.<\/li>\n\n\n\nAdvanced Solutions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Check for Coding Errors<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Examine Server Configuration<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Restore from Backup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Preventive Measures<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Regular Updates<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Use Reliable Themes\/Plugins<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Maintain Backups<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\n
Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n