How To Fix WordPress Memory Limit Exhausted Error On BlueHost
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How To Fix WordPress Memory Limit Exhausted Error On BlueHost

Introduction

A fatal error in WordPress is often caused by insufficient PHP memory limits or an outdated PHP version. When your website exceeds the allocated execution time or memory, WordPress may stop loading and display a critical error message. This guide walks you through resolving such fatal errors on Bluehost hosting by adjusting PHP configuration settings through cPanel. You will learn how to increase the PHP execution time and memory limit using the MultiPHP INI Editor, as well as how to update your website to the latest supported PHP version if the issue persists. By following these steps, you can restore your website’s functionality, improve performance, and ensure compatibility with modern WordPress themes and plugins.

1. Fatal Error

If you are getting similar type of error, then in this video we will show you how to fix it

Fatal Error

2. Navigate to Websites Section

Click the Websites tab in your BlueHost account dashboard to access your hosted sites.

Navigate to Websites Section

3. Open Website Management

choose your website and click “manage”

Open Website Management

4. Access cPanel Interface

Click the Cpanel button to open the cPanel control panel for your hosting account.

Access cPanel Interface

5. Open MultiPHP INI Editor

Scroll down and Click “MultiPHP INI Editor”

Open MultiPHP INI Editor

6. Select Configuration Location

Click the location dropdown and select the appropriate directory for your website configuration.

Select Configuration Location

7. increase Execution time

Change max_Execution time if it seems to be low

increase Execution time

8. Update Memory Limit

increase memory limit.

Update Memory Limit

9. Apply PHP Configuration Changes

Click the Apply button to save and implement the updated PHP memory limit settings.

Apply PHP Configuration Changes

10. Confirm Settings Applied

verify updates

Confirm Settings Applied

11. Open Advanced Settings

If still showing error after changing memory limit then change the php version

Open Advanced Settings

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12. Select PHP Version Change

Click the Change Version option to modify the PHP version used by your website.

Select PHP Version Change

13. Choose Latest PHP Version

Change old php version to latest.

Choose Latest PHP Version

14. Apply PHP Version Update

Click the Apply button to save the selected PHP version and update your hosting configuration.

Apply PHP Version Update

15. Access WordPress Admin

Click the WordPress Admin button to open the WordPress dashboard for your website.

Access WordPress Admin

16. Open your site

visit your site and verify.

Open your site

17. Acknowledge changes

now your error should get resolved.

Acknowledge changes

Conclusion

By following the steps in this guide, you have successfully increased the PHP execution time and memory limit and updated the PHP version on Bluehost hosting. These changes help resolve WordPress fatal errors caused by resource limitations and compatibility issues. Regularly reviewing PHP settings and keeping your PHP version up to date ensures better performance, stability, and security for your WordPress website.

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