Looks like WordPress hit a "fatal error," which means something went wrong so badly it stopped your site’s scripts from running. It usually comes down to a conflict or an issue with your site’s code or plugins.
Common reasons for fatal errors in WordPress:
- Plugin or theme conflict – one component clashes with another.
- PHP version mismatch – WordPress or a plugin isn’t compatible with your PHP version.
- Memory limits – a plugin or function uses more memory than allowed.
- Syntax errors – a code tweak in a theme or plugin file breaks things.
How to fix it:
- Turn on debugging: in
wp-config.php, set define('WP_DEBUG', true); to see detailed errors.
- Bump up memory: add
define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M'); to wp-config.php.
- Disable plugins/themes: via FTP or WP-CLI, rename your
plugins or themes folder to test if one is the culprit.
- Check error logs on your server for more clues.
- Restore from a backup if you have one—it’s often the fastest way back online.
If it feels overwhelming, you could always ask a pro for help—they can get your site running again in no time.