Elementor Not Loading? Troubleshooting Guide

Elementor is a powerful and popular page builder that empowers WordPress users to create stunning and dynamic websites without coding (70% of our users use Elementor on their websites). However, encountering the "Elementor is not loading" issue can frustrate your website's design process. This issue may manifest as a blank screen or an endlessly spinning loading icon within the Elementor editor. Let's explore common causes of the "Elementor is not loading" problem, and we will provide step-by-step solutions to help you resolve it and regain the full functionality of this essential tool on your WordPress website.

Elementor and its Requirements?

Elementor is a powerful page builder plugin offering a user-friendly website design approach. It has a wide array of pre-designed elements and templates, making you effortlessly create eye-catching pages. To use Elementor, you need the following requirements:

1. Self-hosted WordPress: Elementor works exclusively on self-hosted WordPress sites, so ensure you have WordPress installed and running on your domain (not under the wordpress.com domain).
2. WordPress Theme: Elementor is compatible with most WordPress themes, but for the best results, it's recommended to use a theme that is specifically designed to work with Elementor.
3. Hosting Environment: Ensure that your hosting environment meets the minimum requirements for WordPress and Elementor, including the latest PHP version and sufficient memory limit.
4. Browser Compatibility: Elementor is compatible with modern browsers like Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Edge. Make sure you are using an up-to-date version of your preferred browser.

Now, let's proceed with troubleshooting the "Elementor is not loading" issue:

Method 1: Clear Browser Cache and Cookies

1. Start clearing your browser cache and cookies to ensure you access Elementor with the latest data.
2. Press "Ctrl + Shift + Delete" (Windows) or "Cmd + Shift + Delete" (Mac) to open the clearing options in your browser.
3. Select "Cache" and "Cookies" (and any other data you wish to clear) and click "Clear" or "Delete."
4. Close and reopen your browser before accessing Elementor again.

Method 2: Verify Elementor Compatibility and Update

1. Log in to your WordPress admin dashboard and navigate to "Plugins" > "Installed Plugins."
2. Check if Elementor is updated to the latest version. If not, click "Update Now" to update it.
3. Ensure that your WordPress core is also up to date. Navigate to "Dashboard" > "Updates" to check for updates and apply them if available.

Method 3: Check for Plugin Conflicts

1. Go to "Plugins" > "Installed Plugins" and temporarily deactivate all plugins except Elementor.
2. Check if Elementor loads correctly now. If it does, one deactivated plugin might be causing the conflict.
3. Re-activate each plugin individually and check Elementor after each activation to identify the conflicting plugin. Once found, consider finding an alternative plugin or reaching out to the plugin developer for assistance.

Method 4: Switch to a Default Theme

1. Navigate to "Appearance" > "Themes" and temporarily switch to a default WordPress theme (e.g., Twenty Twenty-One).
2. Test Elementor to see if it loads properly with the default theme.
3. If the issue is resolved, the problem might lie with your previous theme. Consider contacting the theme developer for support or using a different theme known to be compatible with Elementor.

Method 5: Check Server Resources

1. Insufficient server resources can sometimes lead to Elementor loading issues. Contact your hosting or our support to ensure that your server meets the required PHP version, memory limit, and other recommended settings for WordPress and Elementor.

With these troubleshooting techniques, you can quickly regain access to the Elementor editor and continue designing your website easily and creatively.