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PHP Parsing Error

A PHP parsing error occurs when the interpreter encounters invalid syntax in a WordPress file. The interpreter stops execution and returns a fatal message.

The error prevents PHP from loading the rest of the script. Your site stops rendering and may show a blank page or an error line.

Symptoms

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White screen of death
The front end shows a blank page with no HTML output.
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Fatal error message
A message like Parse error: syntax error, unexpected '}' appears on screen.
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Admin dashboard inaccessible
You cannot log into the WordPress admin area after the error.

Common Causes

Missing punctuation
A semicolon, comma, or closing brace is omitted or extra.
Mismatched quotes
An opening quote lacks a matching closing quote.
Unsupported PHP version
Code uses features not available in the server's PHP version.
Corrupted file upload
File is truncated during transfer leaving unexpected end of file.
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