If you are encountering PHP errors when using Elementor, there are a few steps you can take to fix them. One common issue is related to the PHP version used by your server. Elementor requires PHP version 7 or higher, so make sure your server meets this requirement.
Another possible cause of PHP errors in Elementor is conflicts with other plugins or themes. To troubleshoot this, you can try disabling other plugins and switching to a default WordPress theme to see if the issue persists.
If the PHP errors still occur after checking the PHP version and disabling conflicting plugins/themes, you can try adding the following code snippet to your theme’s functions.php file:
add_action( 'elementor/init', 'wpsnippets_disable_elementor_php_errors' );
function wpsnippets_disable_elementor_php_errors() {
if ( ! WP_DEBUG ) {
ini_set( 'display_errors', 0 );
ini_set( 'display_startup_errors', 0 );
error_reporting( 0 );
}
}
This code snippet hooks into the elementor/init action and disables the display of PHP errors when Elementor is running, but only if WordPress debugging is not enabled (WP_DEBUG is set to false). This can help prevent PHP errors from being shown on your website.
Please note that modifying the functions.php file should be done with caution, and it’s always a good idea to create a backup before making any changes. Additionally, if the PHP errors persist, it may be necessary to contact Elementor support for further assistance.
Examples
Example 1: Fixing Elementor PHP error caused by incompatible PHP version
This use case demonstrates how to fix a PHP error in Elementor caused by an incompatible PHP version. The code example shows how to use a custom PHP function to check the PHP version and display a helpful error message if it is not compatible.
function wpsnippets_check_php_version() {
if ( version_compare( PHP_VERSION, '7.0', '<' ) ) {
wp_die( 'Elementor requires PHP version 7.0 or higher. Please upgrade your PHP version.' );
}
}
add_action( 'elementor/init', 'wpsnippets_check_php_version' );
Explanation: The wpsnippets_check_php_version function uses the version_compare function to check if the current PHP version is lower than 7.0. If it is, the wp_die function is used to display an error message to the user, informing them that Elementor requires a higher PHP version. The function is then hooked to the elementor/init action to ensure it is executed when Elementor is initialized.
Example 2: Fixing Elementor PHP error caused by missing PHP extension
This use case demonstrates how to fix a PHP error in Elementor caused by a missing PHP extension. The code example shows how to use a custom PHP function to check if a required PHP extension is loaded and display an error message if it is not.
function wpsnippets_check_php_extension() {
if ( ! extension_loaded( 'gd' ) ) {
wp_die( 'Elementor requires the GD extension to be enabled. Please enable the GD extension in your PHP configuration.' );
}
}
add_action( 'elementor/init', 'wpsnippets_check_php_extension' );
Explanation: The wpsnippets_check_php_extension function uses the extension_loaded function to check if the GD extension is loaded. If it is not, the wp_die function is used to display an error message to the user, informing them that Elementor requires the GD extension to be enabled. The function is then hooked to the elementor/init action to ensure it is executed when Elementor is initialized.
Example 3: Fixing Elementor PHP error caused by memory limit
This use case demonstrates how to fix a PHP error in Elementor caused by a low memory limit. The code example shows how to use a custom PHP function to check the memory limit and increase it if necessary.
function wpsnippets_increase_memory_limit() {
$current_limit = wp_convert_hr_to_bytes( ini_get( 'memory_limit' ) );
$required_limit = 256 * 1024 * 1024; // 256MB
if ( $current_limit < $required_limit ) {
@ini_set( 'memory_limit', '256M' );
}
}
add_action( 'elementor/init', 'wpsnippets_increase_memory_limit' );
Explanation: The wpsnippets_increase_memory_limit function uses the wp_convert_hr_to_bytes function to convert the current memory limit from a human-readable format to bytes. It then compares the current limit with the required limit of 256MB. If the current limit is lower than the required limit, the ini_set function is used to increase the memory limit to 256MB. The function is then hooked to the elementor/init action to ensure it is executed when Elementor is initialized.