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The site is experiencing a temporary issue

This message appears when WordPress stops execution due to a fatal error. The core stops loading and shows a generic notice instead of a detailed stack trace.

The error usually follows a plugin conflict, theme incompatibility, corrupted core files, or a server resource limit that forces PHP to abort.

Symptoms

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Full‑screen notice
Visitors see a gray box with the text “The site is experiencing a temporary issue.”
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Admin lockout
You cannot access wp‑admin; the same notice blocks the dashboard.
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No error details
The page shows no PHP error messages or stack trace.

Common Causes

Faulty plugin code
A recent plugin install or update triggers a fatal PHP error.
Theme incompatibility
A theme file conflicts with the current WordPress version.
Corrupt core files
An incomplete update leaves missing or damaged WordPress files.
Server resource limits
PHP memory exhaustion or CPU throttling forces the script to stop.
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