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PHP Fatal error: Allowed memory size exhausted while loading Elementor

PHP stopped execution because the allocated memory was exceeded while Elementor was initializing. The process tried to allocate more bytes than the server allowed.

Elementor loads a large number of scripts, styles, and widget data. Each widget, template, and third‑party add‑on adds to the memory footprint. When the PHP memory_limit setting is lower than the required amount, the fatal error appears.

The result is a blank editor, an endless loading spinner, or a complete site crash. You see the error in logs and often a white screen on the front end.

Symptoms

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White screen in editor
The Elementor editor shows a blank page with no content.
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Endless loading spinner
The loading wheel never stops while Elementor loads.
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PHP fatal error in logs
Error log contains "Allowed memory size exhausted" referencing Elementor files.

Common Causes

Low PHP memory limit
memory_limit value in php.ini, .htaccess, or wp-config.php is below Elementor requirements.
Heavy widget usage
Pages contain many sections, inner‑sections, and third‑party widgets that increase RAM usage.
Large revision history
Elementor stores a revision for each edit; thousands of revisions push memory consumption higher.
Conflicting plugins
Plugins that hook into Elementor load extra data and run heavy queries.
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