Doc Summary
The “white screen” means that WordPress loads nothing at all, without an error message.
This is also known as the White Screen of Death.
What Causes a White Screen #
Common causes include:
- A plugin error
- A theme error
- PHP version incompatibility
- Memory limits being exceeded
- A failed update
WordPress stops loading before it can show an error.
How to Identify the Cause #
Start by asking:
- Did this happen after an update?
- Was a plugin or theme recently installed?
- Was the PHP version changed?
Recent changes are usually the cause.
First Steps to Fix a White Screen #
Try these steps:
- Disable all plugins temporarily
- Switch to a default WordPress theme
- Check the PHP version in cPanel
- Clear caches if caching is enabled
Do not make multiple changes at once.
Using WP Toolkit to Help #
WP Toolkit can help by:
- Disabling plugins
- Checking WordPress status
- Managing PHP compatibility
It does not automatically fix errors.
If the Site Still Does Not Load #
If the white screen persists:
- Restore from a backup
- Use a staging copy to test changes
- Review recent modifications
Backups are often the fastest solution.
Responsibility Notice #
You are responsible for:
- Troubleshooting WordPress errors
- Managing plugins and themes
- Restoring from backups
ProRedLine usually does not debug WordPress code.
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