Fixing the White Screen in WordPress

The white screen of death usually means a fatal error. Here is the exact order our team follows to resolve it fast.

1. Turn on error logging

Enable WP_DEBUG and WP_DEBUG_LOG in wp-config.php, then refresh the site and check wp-content/debug.log.

2. Disable plugins

Rename the plugins folder in wp-content to force WordPress to disable all plugins. If the site returns, a plugin conflict is likely.

3. Switch to a default theme

Activate a default theme like Twenty Twenty-Four. If the issue disappears, the theme needs a patch.

4. Check PHP memory

Increase memory limit to at least 256M in wp-config.php or in php.ini if the error points to memory exhaustion.

5. Review recent changes

Look at the latest plugin or theme updates. Roll back if the error started after an update.