- Look for a WordPress critical error message or a blank page response.
- Confirm wp-admin is also affected, not just the front page.
- Check whether plugin or theme asset paths are still loading normally.
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Fix a WordPress white screen after a plugin update
A white screen usually points to a failed update, plugin conflict, PHP version issue, or fatal application error.
Overview
What this guide covers
Start with maintenance mode, plugin conflicts, PHP compatibility, and visible fatal error symptoms.
Quick checks
Before you make changes
Steps
Recommended process
- Check whether the site is stuck in maintenance mode after an interrupted update.
- Review the most recently updated plugin or theme first.
- Confirm the hosting account is using a supported PHP version for the current WordPress stack.
- If the issue started immediately after an update, disable the affected plugin or revert the recent change.
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Continue in the support portal
If the issue is still unresolved after the checks above, return to the support home page and use the domain checker or sign in to open a support case.