Title: Corrupted wordpress?
Last modified: November 28, 2023

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# Corrupted wordpress?

 *  Resolved [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * (@jtoney7852)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/)
 * I’m finding that I am missing a lot of stuff in wordpress now. For example, I
   can no longer edit files from the theme. That option in the menu is completely
   gone. In my theme itself I’m missing options for editing which were there a few
   weeks ago.
 * Could something have happened to my wordpress installation? I’ve now got a bunch
   of 404 errors as well. Sometimes refreshing makes that page actually come up.
   Nothing is actually missing its just wordpress having a fit.
 * What happened?

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 *  [iamkenrocks](https://wordpress.org/support/users/iamkenrocks/)
 * (@iamkenrocks)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17234614)
 * Hey jtoney7852,
 * That sounds frustrating, and I’m sorry you’re dealing with these issues. A couple
   of things to check:
    1. **Review .htaccess:** Sometimes, incorrect configurations in the .htaccess file
       can lead to 403 errors and missing options. Take a look there and ensure everything
       is in order.
    2. **Recent Updates:** Have you made any recent updates or changes to your theme
       or plugins? Sometimes, conflicts or glitches can occur after updates.
 * Given the complexity of the situation, reaching out to your hosting provider 
   would be a good move. They have access to error logs and backups, and they can
   help restore your site to a point where things were working smoothly.
 * Hope this helps, and let me know if you need more guidance.
 * Best,
 * Niel
 *  [mdshak](https://wordpress.org/support/users/mdshak/)
 * (@mdshak)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17234631)
 * If you’re facing difficulties on WordPress, there could be several reasons for
   this issue.
 * 1-Some plugins require more memory to install. You can try increasing the PHP
   memory limit by adding the following line to your wp-config.php file:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '256M');
       ```
   
 * 2-Look for any error messages that might be displayed during the website visit.
   These can provide valuable information about what went wrong.
 * 3- Enable WordPress debugging to see if there are any specific error messages.
   Add the following lines to your wp-config.php file:
 *     ```wp-block-code
       define('WP_DEBUG', true);
       define('WP_DEBUG_LOG', true);
       define('WP_DEBUG_DISPLAY', false);
       ```
   
 * Sometimes conflicts between plugins can cause issues. Deactivate and delete any
   inactive or unnecessary plugins before attempting to install the new one.
 *  Thread Starter [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * (@jtoney7852)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17235922)
 * Memory was already set to that. Log is enabled already as well but shows nothing.
   htaccess hasnt changed in years.
 *  Thread Starter [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * (@jtoney7852)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17237211)
 * A2hosting can’t figure out why the log doesn’t work. They messed with it a while
   back and I lost the ability to do that. So I CAN NOT get the log right now.
 * Still doesn’t explain where the option is for editing the files of the theme 
   in the appearance area of the admin panel.
 *  Thread Starter [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * (@jtoney7852)
 * [2 years, 6 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17240344)
 * I guess I’m alone on this issue. I can’t seem to get help from anywhere so I 
   guess I’ll just delete my website and call it a day. 2 years down the drain.
 *  [Lawrence Joe](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laranz/)
 * (@laranz)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17265487)
    - Make sure any security plugin is doing this, some security plugins have specific
      settings that allow you to disable the theme editor.
 *  - on wp-config.php check for this line.
 * **`define('DISALLOW_FILE_EDIT', true)`**
 * If it was there, remove or comment it out, and check again. [@jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 *  Thread Starter [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * (@jtoney7852)
 * [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17275877)
 * It was not there [@laranz](https://wordpress.org/support/users/laranz/)

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 * In: [Fixing WordPress](https://wordpress.org/support/forum/how-to-and-troubleshooting/)
 * 8 replies
 * 4 participants
 * Last reply from: [jtoney7852](https://wordpress.org/support/users/jtoney7852/)
 * Last activity: [2 years, 5 months ago](https://wordpress.org/support/topic/corrupted-wordpress/#post-17275877)
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