Fixing Divi Theme Fatal Errors in WordPress

Fatal errors in Divi are typically caused by memory exhaustion or conflicting code in the child theme functions.php file.

Based on 4 community reports.

Linked sources: 4.

Known Issues

• Memory exhaustion
• Functions.php conflicts
• Child theme errors

Community Q&A

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

Access your site files via FTP or your hosting file manager and rename the Divi child theme folder to deactivate it, which will restore access to your WordPress admin.

Why is my Divi site exhausting PHP memory limits?

Extensive use of complex module presets can bloat the wp_options table, causing memory exhaustion even when limits are increased by your hosting provider.

Can a child theme cause a fatal error in Divi?

Yes, if your child theme’s functions.php file contains code that conflicts with the main Divi theme or contains syntax errors, it will trigger a fatal error.

Reddit Sources

• How do i fix this wordpress error? (r/Wordpress)
• Flushing permalinks (r/Wordpress)
• fatal error for wordpress (r/Wordpress)
• Help! Theme is causing PHP Fatal error: Allowed memory size of 792723456 bytes exhausted. (r/Wordpress)