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With Elementor , we can replace the block editor with a more intuitive page builder. If you are an Elementor user, you need to load the editor every time you want to create or edit a page. However, sometimes errors can prevent Elementor from loading.

Fortunately, there are several solutions to this problem. If you understand what’s causing the error, then you should be able to troubleshoot it in no time.

In this article, we’ll discuss what causes the Elementor not loading issue and look at the plugin’s requirements. Then, we’ll walk you through a few ways to fix this error. Let’s get started!

Why is Elementor not loading?

Before we look in detail at what might be causing issues with Elementor, it’s important to discuss what the “Not Loading” error means. This error occurs when you launch the Elementor editor.

Normally, the editor only takes a moment to load:

However, if the editor is stuck on the loading screen, we may be dealing with an error. Note that this is different from the editor not being able to load completely or get an HTTP code. In this case, our site should be functioning normally except for Elementor not being able to load.

Often, Elementor may not load because the server does not meet the plugin’s requirements. You may also be using plugins that cause Elementor compatibility issues. In the next few sections, we’ll outline Elementor’s requirements and show you how to fix not loading errors.

What are the Elementor requirements?

Each plugin has its own system requirements. Most plugin developers don't publish this information because they assume that every server will meet their minimum requirements. Usually, this is not the case.

Some plugins, such as page builders and security tools, tend to have specific system requirements. In the case of Elementor, these are the minimum requirements (not including storage space):

• WordPress 5.2 or later
• PHP 7 or later
• MySQL 5.6 or later
• At least 128 MB of WordPress memory limit

In most cases, plugins can be installed even if our server does not meet its requirements. However, this may result in the plugin not working properly and, in the case of Elementor, not loading the editor completely.

How to Fix Elementor Not Loading (5 Methods)

If Elementor is stuck in the loading screen, the first thing we should do is to reload the page. Try accessing the Elementor editor again and see if the error persists. If so, it’s time to do some troubleshooting.

1. Update Elementor

Elementor may not load because we are using an outdated version of a plugin. Outdated plugins may cause conflicts with other tools or the latest version of WordPress.

To check if our Elementor is up to date, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins and look for the builder. If we have a premium license, we should see both Elementor and Elementor Pro in the list of plugins:

If you see a notification about a newer version of Elementor, you need to run the necessary updates. Then, try accessing the editor again.

2. Check for plugin conflicts (and test Elementor add-ons)

It is not uncommon for plugins to cause conflicts with each other. This usually happens when we have multiple plugins that provide overlapping functionality or conflicting code.

Diagnosing plugin conflicts can be a challenge. Your best bet is to test plugins one by one to see if any of them are causing Elementor to not load. Ideally, we would use a staging site to do this, as disabling critical plugins would affect the functionality of our site.

To get started, go to Plugins > Installed Plugins . Then, we need to disable them one by one in the list of active plugins. After disabling each plugin, try reloading the Elementor editor to see if it works properly.

Special attention should also be paid to Elementor add-on plugins. These add-ons extend the page builder’s functionality and widget library:

If disabling a specific plugin or add-on has no impact when loading the Elementor editor, we can go ahead and reactivate it. The goal is to test the plugins one by one to see if they cause compatibility issues.

Another way is to disable all plugins at once (except Elementor) and see if the editor works. However, we recommend not using this method unless we are working on a staging site. Most WordPress sites rely on plugins for critical functionality, so disabling them all at once can affect the user experience.

3. Check the PHP version of your website

As we mentioned before, Elementor only supports PHP 7 and newer. We can check the current PHP version using WordPress admin.

Go to Tools > Site Health and select the Info tab. Here we will find some technical information about the website. If we open the Server tab, we will be able to check the PHP version our server is using:

Ideally, we would see PHP 7 or 8. However, we may be able to update our PHP version through our hosting control panel, depending on the provider.

4. Check your website’s memory limits

The PHP memory limit for your site defines how much RAM your entire WordPress installation can use. A low memory limit will prevent many plugins from working properly.

As we mentioned before, the minimum system requirement for Elementor is 128 MB of memory. If you’re not sure what your site’s memory limit is, you can check it by going to Tools > Site Health and selecting the Info tab. Then, open the Server tab and look at the PHP Memory Limit entry:

Most modern web hosts will provide 128-256 MB as a baseline for PHP memory limits. If we are using managed WordPress hosting, that number will likely be 256 MB.

If we are dealing with smaller numbers, we can try to increase the PHP memory limit manually. The easiest way to do this is via FTP.

First connect to your site via FTP or SFTP and locate the WordPress root folder. This is usually named www , public , or public_html .

Once you have found the folder, open it and look for the wp-config.php file:

Open the wp-config.php file using a text editor and look for the following line:

define( ‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’ );

This number may be lower depending on the memory limit of your server. If you can’t find the line, you can add it manually. However, make sure you don’t edit any other entries in the wp-config.php file. We also need to add that code before the following line:

/* That’s all, stop editing! Happy blogging. */

Technically, we can get away with a memory limit less than 256MB, but we can also try setting a higher memory limit. However, in our experience, 256MB is the sweet spot for PHP memory.

Once you are done, save the changes and close the file. Now, check the Site Health page again to see if WordPress has recognized the change in the PHP memory limit.

In some cases, our web host may not allow us to manually change the PHP memory limit. This means we need to contact the support team to see if they can do this for us.

5. Switch Elementor’s Loader method

Elementor includes a built-in feature that allows us to change the way plugins load the editor. Changing the Elementor loader method shouldn’t affect us in any way, but we recommend doing it as a last resort if no other troubleshooting methods work.

To change the Elementor loading method, go to Elementor > Settings > Advanced . Then, look for the Switch Editor Loader Method setting and select Enable:

Save our changes and try to load the editor again. The Elementor not loading error should be gone now.

Other Elementor troubleshooting methods

If you encounter any technical issues while using Elementor and are not sure how to proceed, there are some other troubleshooting methods that you can use. Let’s take a look at them.

Switch Theme

Most popular WordPress themes are tested with major page builder plugins. However, we recommend reading each theme’s description carefully to make sure it mentions compatibility with Elementor.

If your current theme isn’t a good fit for Elementor, updating it might fix issues with the page builder. Switching themes only takes a minute anyway, so it’s worth a try if you’re having issues with Elementor.

Disable browser add-ons

In some cases, browser add-ons can cause page-by-page errors. For example, we can use add-ons that block scripts, or extensions that add custom code to specific websites.

Some of these add-ons can cause issues when trying to use Elementor. A quick way to check if this is the case is to try using Elementor in a clean browser installation.

If the error goes away, we need to narrow down which browser extension is causing the problem. This means disabling extensions one by one until we identify the culprit.

Summarize

If we rely on Elementor to build and update our websites, failure to load the editor can have a significant impact on our plans. There are several reasons why the editor may not load, but they are usually related to system requirements or plugin compatibility issues.

Here’s how to fix Elementor not loaded error step by step:

1. Update Elementor.
2. Check for plugin conflicts (and test the Elementor add-on).
3. Check the PHP version of your website.
4. Check the memory limits of your website.
5. Switch Elementor's loader method.