If WordPress stops loading after an update, the update likely caused a compatibility issue.

This usually involves plugins, themes or PHP versions.

Common Update-Related Causes #

Typical causes include:

• A plugin incompatible with the new version
• A theme not updated for compatibility
• PHP version conflicts
• Incomplete update process

WordPress core updates are rarely the direct cause.

Immediate Actions to Take #

If the site breaks after an update:

1. Disable all plugins
2. Check if the site loads
3. Re-enable plugins one by one
4. Switch to a default theme if needed

This isolates the problem.

Using WP Toolkit After a Failed Update #

WP Toolkit allows you to:

• Roll back plugins manually
• Disable plugins without logging into WordPress
• Check update status

This is useful when the admin panel is inaccessible.

When to Restore From Backup #

Restore from backup if:

• The issue cannot be isolated
• Multiple components are broken
• The site must be restored quickly

Always restore only when necessary.

Responsibility Notice #

You are responsible for:

• Testing updates
• Fixing update-related issues
• Restoring backups

ProRedLine does not guarantee update compatibility.