How to Fix Elementor Not Loading (Working Fixes)
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How to Fix Elementor Not Loading (Working Fixes)
Is your Elementor editor stuck on the loading screen? Does the panel keep spinning forever? Don’t worry — this is one of the most common Elementor issues. In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn the exact fixes that work in 2025 to make Elementor load instantly again.
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Why Elementor Gets Stuck on Loading
Most issues are due to conflicts or low server limits.
Elementor not loading usually happens because of:
- Low PHP memory limit
- Plugin conflicts
- Theme conflicts
- Browser caching issues
- Old PHP version
- Outdated Elementor/WordPress versions
The good news: all these problems are easy to fix.
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Fix 1: Increase Your PHP Memory Limit
Elementor needs at least 256M memory to run smoothly.
Edit your wp-config.php file and add:
define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M' );
If your hosting allows it, increase it to:
define( 'WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M' );
This single fix solves Elementor loading issues for more than 50% of users.
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Fix 2: Check for Plugin Conflicts
Some plugins block Elementor scripts.
Follow this method:
- Disable all plugins except Elementor and Elementor Pro
- Reload the Elementor editor
- Re-enable plugins one by one
The moment Elementor breaks — the last activated plugin is the culprit.
Common troublemakers include:
- Security plugins
- Optimization/minify plugins
- Old gallery sliders
- Broken addons
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Fix 3: Switch Your Theme Temporarily
Theme scripts can block Elementor.
Switch to a clean theme to test:
- Astra
- GeneratePress
- Hello Elementor
If Elementor loads perfectly, the issue is in your existing theme’s JavaScript or outdated template files.
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Fix 4: Hard Refresh or Try Incognito Mode
Browser extensions sometimes break Elementor.
Steps that work instantly:
- Press CTRL + F5 (hard refresh)
- Try loading Elementor in Incognito/Private Window
- Disable ad blockers temporarily
Browser caching or script blocking often prevents Elementor from loading correctly.
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Fix 5: Update Elementor, WordPress & PHP
Running old versions causes script conflicts.
Make sure these are updated:
- WordPress — latest version
- Elementor
- Elementor Pro (if installed)
- PHP version — minimum 8.0+
Updating solves many invisible bugs and loading problems.
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Fix 6: Enable Elementor Safe Mode
Built-in troubleshooting mode.
Safe Mode disables your theme and plugins temporarily without affecting visitors.
✔ How to enable it:
- Go to Elementor → Tools
- Navigate to Safe Mode
- Turn it ON
If the editor loads in Safe Mode → Your issue is theme or plugin conflict.
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FAQ
Q: Will reinstalling Elementor fix loading issues?
Sometimes yes — if files were corrupted during update.
Q: Do addons cause Elementor to freeze?
Yes. Poorly coded addons are a common reason Elementor won’t load.
Q: Should I contact hosting support?
Yes if the issue is related to memory limits, PHP settings, or server config.
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