This means that your WordPress code requires more memory than the default value provided. However, resolving this problem is simpler than it appears, and it doesn’t demand any technical expertise.<\/p>
In this article, we’ll clarify what the WordPress memory limit is, demonstrate how to increase it, and explore why you might encounter one of the error messages mentioned above.<\/p>
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What Is the WordPress Memory Limit?<\/h2>
The WordPress memory limit is also known as WordPress PHP memory limit<\/strong> or simply PHP memory limit<\/strong>. It mainly sets the maximum amount of memory that a script can use on the website. <\/p> By default, the WordPress memory limit is set to only 32 MB<\/strong>, but you can increase it using several methods if needed.<\/p> Servers store all the data and websites’ files. Thus, a server must have the necessary storage capacity, processors, and RAM or memory in order to keep the site running.<\/p> The RAM capacity of a server varies depending on the hosting provider and plan used. A starter plan usually offers a low amount of RAM compared to a business or professional plan.<\/p> Every web application and function takes up some memory. The more plugins installed or media files uploaded, the more memory the site will require. If it runs out of memory, the site’s loading speed may decrease, or worse, it won’t load at all.<\/p> Hence, the WordPress memory limit is there to ensure that the website scripts don’t exceed the server’s RAM capacity.<\/p> To increase the WordPress memory limit, you can modify the .htaccess<\/strong> or wp-config.php<\/strong> file<\/a>, set it using the hPanel PHP Configuration<\/strong>, or upgrade your hosting plan.<\/p> One way to edit the .htaccess<\/strong> or wp-config.php<\/strong> file is via an FTP client like FileZilla<\/a>. Make sure to connect FileZilla with your site’s FTP account<\/a> before continuing with one of the following tutorials:<\/p> Editing the .htaccess file<\/strong><\/p> Add the following code beneath it:<\/p> Modifying the wp-config.php file<\/strong><\/p> When visiting the site, you shouldn’t experience the “memory limit exhausted” error again.<\/p> A more straightforward method to modify the .htaccess<\/strong> or wp-config.php<\/strong> file is via the file manager on your control panel. For this tutorial, we’ll be using hPanel:<\/p> Though you won’t be making any significant changes using the methods above, you should back up your site<\/a> before editing it. This ensures you won’t lose your WordPress site if something goes wrong.<\/p> An alternative solution for Hostinger clients is to set the memory limit via PHP Configuration<\/strong> on the hPanel:<\/p> If the memory limit is already at the maximum, then the last option is to upgrade your hosting plan to get more RAM.<\/p> For example, our WordPress Business and Cloud Startup plans<\/a> provide more RAM compared to the Premium <\/strong>plan.<\/p> Once you’ve configured the memory limit, you might want to see if it worked. The following steps apply to users who are running WordPress 5.2<\/strong> and above:<\/p> The most common cause is that the memory limit may still be set to the default value instead of the highest option. Hence, it’s important to check it before you start fixing the problem.<\/p> If that’s not the case, then you might be outgrowing the hosting resources. As your WordPress website grows, the size of its database, plus the number of scripts and files, also increases. In addition, there might be plugins or themes that need extra memory to run as well.<\/p> Hosting providers allocate only a certain amount of resources, including the RAM limit, for different types of hosting plans. When starting your WordPress journey, you might have chosen a plan with limited RAM due to affordable prices, but it might be time to upgrade it.<\/p> Other than the memory limit exhausted error, you may also encounter the following issue:<\/p> yourfile.png exceeds the maximum upload size for this site<\/strong><\/p> In this case, visit our How to Increase the Maximum File Upload Size<\/a> article to find solutions other than increasing the memory limit to fix that specific issue.<\/p> The WordPress PHP memory limit is the amount of memory available for scripts to run on your WordPress site. It ensures that the site doesn’t exceed the server’s RAM capacity given by the hosting provider.<\/p> The limit is usually set to 32 MB, which may not be enough to run a media-rich site and all its plugins. Thus, you will receive the exhausted memory error message when a script goes over the limit.<\/p> Here’s a recap on how to increase the WordPress memory limit:<\/p> Don’t be afraid to contact our customer support team if you have additional questions or if the chosen method didn’t solve the problem.<\/p> \n\n\n How to Create a Shortcode in WordPress<\/a> If your WordPress website has a lot of media content or is running large scripts, you may encounter the following error message while editing it: This means that your WordPress code requires more memory than the default value provided. However, resolving this problem is simpler than it appears, and it doesn’t demand any technical expertise. […]<\/p>\nHow to Increase the WordPress Memory Limit?<\/h2>
How to Increase the WordPress Memory Limit Using an FTP<\/h3>
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How to Increase the WordPress Memory Limit Using the File Manager<\/h3>
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How to Increase the WordPress Memory Limit From the hPanel<\/h3>
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Conclusion<\/h2>
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