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How to troubleshoot and fix an Elementor editor that will not load

Last Update: February 26, 2026

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To fix an Elementor editor that is not loading, first test the page in a private or incognito browser window to rule out extension conflicts. If the issue persists, enable Safe Mode in the Elementor tools menu to isolate plugin interference. These steps resolve common connection errors and panel loading failures in Elementor.

Elementor stuck on loading screen with an error message in the lower right

What are the common symptoms of an Elementor editor error?

Before applying technical fixes, identify which loading state the browser is displaying:

  • The Endless Loading State: The browser displays the Elementor logo pulsing or spinning indefinitely without opening the editing interface.
  • The Broken Interface State: The editor loads successfully, but the left-hand panel appears greyed out, empty, or interactive buttons fail to respond to clicks.

How do you troubleshoot the Elementor editor using a browser?

Most editor access issues are caused by local browser settings or cache. Follow these steps to diagnose the environment:

  1. Open the website in an Incognito window to determine if browser extensions, such as AdBlockers, are interfering with the Elementor interface. For details about Incognito mode, see here.
  2. If the editor works in Incognito mode, disable browser extensions one by one to identify the specific software causing the conflict.
  3. Switch to a different web browser, such as Firefox, Safari, or Microsoft Edge, to see if the error is specific to your current Chrome installation.
  4. Clear the browser cache and history in the browser settings to remove stale versions of the page. For details about clearing the cache, see here.
  5. Access the hosting control panel or the top WordPress toolbar to click the Purge Cache or Clear Server Cache button. To clear the server cache of an Elementor Host site, follow the following steps:
    • From WP Admin, navigate to Hosting>Advanced caching.
      Advanced caching selected from WP Admin
    • Scroll down to Clear all cached items.
    • Click Clear All.
      Click Clear all to clear the server cache.

How do you enable Safe Mode in Elementor?

Safe Mode is a diagnostic tool that temporarily isolates Elementor from other installed plugins and themes.

  1. Learn about activating Safe mode here.
  2. If Safe Mode resolves the issue, return to the Plugins menu and deactivate your plugins except for elementor and Elementor Pro. Then reactivate them one at a time to isolate the problematic plugin.

How do you resolve conflicts with Elementor Pro widgets?

If you are an Elementor Pro user, a corrupted widget or Pro feature may prevent the editor from loading a specific page.

  1. Use the Element Manager to deactivate widgets on the problematic page. For details, see Element Manager.
  2. Reactivate the widgets one at a time to locate the problematic widget.
  3. After you find a problematic widget, reactivate the other widgets on the page.

How do you verify your user permissions for Elementor?

If the interface fails to load, you may not have the necessary authorization to edit the site.

  1. Access the Users section in the WordPress Dashboard.
  2. Check the Role assigned to your profile.
  3. Confirm with a Site Administrator that your account is set to the Administrator or Editor role, as these are required for Elementor access.

How do you temporarily disable custom code

Incorrect, outdated, or conflicting custom code can prevent the editor from initializing properly. Temporarliy disable this code to see if it is causing an issue. To disable custom code:

  1. From WP Admin, navigate to Elementor>Editor>Custom Elements.
    Access Custom Elements through WP Admin
  2. In the left panel, click Code.
    The Code button in the Elementor panel
  3. Hover over the code you want to deactivate and click Quick Edit.
    Select Quick edit from the cusom code menu
  4. Use the dropdown menu to change the status to Draft.
    The dropdown menu with the option to set the code to draft
  5. Click Update.
    The Update button to save the code status.

How do you stop preloading a theme?

If your theme includes a page preloader, it can interfere with Elementor loading. You can stop preloading by:

How do you identify X frame restrictions or Cross-origin issues?

Security settings like X-Frame-Options can block Elementor from rendering. To find out if you have these issues:

  1. Right-click on the grey page and select Inspect.
  2. Open the Console tab. For details, see Open a Browser Console.
  3. Look for error messages in red.
    A browser console displaying X frame issues
  4. Ask your hosting provider to set X-Frame-Options to SAMEORIGIN instead of DENY.

How do I solve the issue of Rocket Loader taking time to load for Cloudflare users

Cloudflare’s Rocket Loader can delay or block the loading of Elementor scripts, causing you to get stuck on the grey loading page. To prevent this:

  • Clear or deactivate your Cloudflare cache before updating Elementor or Elementor Pro.
  • Create specific Cloudflare rules to bypass Rocket Loader for Elementor.
  • Learn more: Elementor and Cloudflare Rocket Loader

How do incompatible versions of Elementor and Elementor Pro prevent the Elementor Editor from loading?

Using mismatched versions of Elementor and Elementor Pro can cause editor issues as outdated versions may contain deprecated functions or code incompatibilities. To prevent this:

  • Make sure both Elementor and Elementor Pro are updated to their latest versions.

How does corrupted content prevent Elementor from loading?

Widget corruption can occur when a widget’s stored configuration becomes out of sync with the site’s current state. This is not limited to Elementor widgets and commonly happens due to:

  • Active caching or optimization while editing (page cache, object cache, JS/CSS optimization)
  • Plugin or theme updates that change how a widget or its data is handled
  • Dynamic content changes (posts, products, templates, or fields removed or modified)
  • Custom code or third-party integrations interacting with widgets

When this happens, the widget may reference data or settings that no longer exist, causing display issues, editor crashes, or blocked page access. To prevent this, replace a corrupted widget with a clean instance. Below is an example of how to do this:

  1. From WP admin, navigate to Elementor → Element Manager.
    Click Element Manager in the WP Admin Elementor panel
  2. Temporarily disable the Loop feature. For details, see Element Manager.
  3. Open the affected page/template in the editor.
  4. Save/Update the page without any Loop widgets present.
  5. Return to Element Manager and re-enable the Loop feature.
  6. Edit the page again and re-create the Loop widget from scratch.

Note
The Loop Grid error can be identified by opening the console. For details, see Opening a browser’s console. In the console, the error will appear like this:
How the error looks in the console

Important notes:

  • If you have used any custom code within the corrupted widget, do not immediately re-add it. First, confirm the default widget after the reaction works correctly. This process ensures the corrupted widget configuration is fully replaced with a clean, stable one.
  • If you use custom code or dynamic filters, reintroduce them gradually to identify any trigger.

Can V4 Elements prevent the Elementor Editor fom loading?

V4 elements are in beta and can lead to loading screen errors. If you’re using V4 elements, try deactivating V4 and see if the page loads. For details, see Get started with the Elementor Editor V4.

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