How to Fix WordPress Plugin Errors

If your website encounters issues after installing a WordPress plugin, follow these steps to resolve the errors.

Get your WordPress site ready for troubleshooting:

You should always make a backup of your site before performing any troubleshooting.
Disable all WordPress plugins; especially any caching plugins.
Disable WP_CACHE if your site uses it.

Understanding a WordPress related PHP error

If your previous attempts at troubleshooting identified a PHP error, refer to the table below to gain insight into the error.

Error Type	Definition and Next Steps
E_ERROR	This is a critical error that leads to the termination of the script. These errors usually happen when trying to call an object that doesn’t exist, such as a class or function. Version incompatibility can frequently be the cause of this. It is advisable to update your WordPress version, themes, and plugins.
E_WARNING	This is a run-time alert that does not lead to script termination. These represent possible problems that arise but do not halt the processing of PHP. Such warnings frequently involve deprecation notices, signaling that your code might be utilizing an obsolete version of PHP and requires updating. A warning recorded in your PHP logs may not be directly connected to the issue you are facing.
E_PARSE	This is an error that occurs during compilation due to parsing issues. It often indicates a syntax error in PHP, such as a missing semicolon ;, parentheses (), or unbalanced brackets {}, among various other syntax problems. You should examine the file and line number mentioned in the error message and search for possible syntax mistakes.
E_NOTICE	This is a run-time notice caused by an error in code. These are typically PHP errors that dThis is a run-time notification resulting from an error in the code. Typically, these are PHP errors that do not lead to the termination of the script. Such errors suggest that there might be a problem with the code, although they could also represent normal script functionality. A frequent cause of these notices is the use of an undefined PHP variable. A notice found in your PHP logs may not directly connect to the problem you are facing.

Update your WordPress components

Whenever you update your WordPress version, themes, or plugins, it may lead to conflicts with each other. Bringing all of your WordPress components up to date can help restore your site to its usual functioning.

Update the following to the latest versions: