The “White Screen of Death” (WSOD) is a common issue in WordPress that leaves your website blank. This guide outlines the causes and solutions to fix WSOD.

  1. Increase PHP Memory Limit:
    • Edit the wp-config.php file to increase the PHP memory limit. Add the following line:
    define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
  2. Deactivate Plugins:
    • Deactivate all plugins to check if a plugin is causing the issue. Reactivate them one by one to identify the problematic plugin.
  3. Switch to Default Theme:
    • Temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-One) to determine if the issue is theme-related.
  4. Enable Debugging:
    • Enable WordPress debugging to display error messages. Add the following lines to your wp-config.php file:
    define('WP_DEBUG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);
  5. Check Error Logs:
    • Review server error logs to identify any PHP errors or issues that might be causing the WSOD.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you can identify and resolve the causes of the WordPress White Screen of Death.