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Fixing Astra Theme Fatal Errors in WordPress

Fatal errors in Astra are typically caused by editing core theme files directly or plugin conflicts, which are resolved by using child themes. high confidence based on 8 community reports

Fatal errors in Astra are typically caused by editing core theme files directly or plugin conflicts, which are resolved by using child themes.

Based on 8 community reports.

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Known Issues

Community Q&A

Why does Astra cause a fatal error on my site?

Fatal errors often occur when editing the parent theme’s functions.php file directly, which gets overwritten, or due to memory limits on shared hosting.

How do I fix a WordPress fatal error if I cannot access the dashboard?

Access your site via FTP or your host’s File Manager, navigate to wp-content/themes or plugins, and rename the folder of the problematic item to deactivate it.

Should I edit the Astra theme files directly?

No, you should always use an Astra child theme to make customizations so your changes are not lost during theme updates.

How can I see the specific cause of an Astra fatal error?

Enable WP_DEBUG in your wp-config.php file to generate a debug.log file, which will pinpoint the exact line of code causing the crash.

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