EnglishThe "Fatal Error: Allowed Memory Size Exhausted" in WordPress occurs when a script tries to allocate more memory than the PHP configuration allows. This can happen due to various reasons, such as a poorly optimized theme or plugin, large images, or complex operations.
Here are steps you can take to troubleshoot and fix the issue:
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Increase PHP Memory Limit:
- You can try increasing the memory limit allocated to PHP. Add the following line to your
wp-config.phpfile, just before the line that says "That's all, stop editing!":
php - You can try increasing the memory limit allocated to PHP. Add the following line to your
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define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M'); -
Check Server Configuration:
- Contact your hosting provider to ensure that they allow you to adjust the PHP memory limit. Some shared hosting environments may have restrictions.
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Check for Plugin/Theme Conflicts:
- Deactivate all plugins and switch to a default WordPress theme (like Twenty Twenty-One). If the issue disappears, reactivate each plugin/theme one by one to identify the one causing the conflict.
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Optimize Images:
- Large images can consume a lot of memory. Ensure that your images are appropriately sized and compressed before uploading them to WordPress.
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Use a Caching Plugin:
- A caching plugin can help reduce memory usage by serving cached pages instead of dynamically generating them on each request.
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Check for Infinite Loops:
- Poorly coded plugins or themes can sometimes cause infinite loops, leading to excessive memory usage. Review your code for any loops that might be running indefinitely.
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Optimize Database:
- A large or poorly optimized database can lead to high memory usage. Consider optimizing your database using a plugin or by running SQL queries.
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Use a Content Delivery Network (CDN):
- A CDN can offload some of the server's work by serving static content from multiple locations.
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Review Error Logs:
- Check your server's error logs for any specific messages related to the memory limit error. This can provide insight into the underlying problem.
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Contact Hosting Provider:
- If none of the above solutions work, contact your hosting provider for further assistance. They may need to adjust server configurations or investigate server-related issues.
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Check for Large Files or Data:
- If you have large files or data in your WordPress installation, consider reducing their size or finding alternative ways to store them (e.g., external storage or services).
Remember to always back up your website files and database before making any significant changes. This way, you can easily restore your site if something goes wrong during troubleshooting.
