Plugin Support
Milos
(@miloss84)
Hi there,
Thank you for contacting us.
This error indicates that your WordPress site is hitting the PHP memory limit while trying to allocate additional memory for Elementor’s Google Fonts processing. Here’s how to fix it:
Increase PHP Memory Limit
Since Elementor can be memory-intensive, increasing the memory limit might solve the issue. Try these steps:
Edit wp-config.php
define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘512M’);
define(‘WP_MAX_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘512M’);
If the issue persists, increase it to 1024M.
Edit .htaccess (if needed)
Add this at the top of your .htaccess file:php_value memory_limit 512M
Edit php.ini (if you have access)
If your hosting allows, modify the php.ini file and change:
memory_limit = 512M
Check with your Hosting Provider, Some hosts impose a hard memory limit. If changes don’t take effect, contact your hosting provider.
Hope this helps
If elementor is disabled It works There is definately an elementor problem
The PHP has been set to far higher than necessary yet the site doesnt load Unless elementor is disabled
Plugin Support
Rica
(@ricav)
Hi @trevor101,
Hi there,
Thank you for the details. Based on the error, it appears to be related to memory allocation when Elementor tries to load Google Fonts.
Please try going to Elementor > Tools and click on Regenerate CSS & Data. After that, clear your site and server cache. You can also try disabling the Load Google Fonts option under Elementor > Settings > Advanced and check if that helps.
To confirm if the issue is really coming from Elementor, try deactivating all third-party plugins while keeping Elementor active and see if the error still occurs.
It is also best to check with your hosting provider if the PHP memory limit is correctly applied. Let me know how it goes or if you need further assistance.
Kind regards,
Hi
We had to delete the sites and re-upload a previous saved site with previous version of elementor which wors We also did what you recommended.
Are we now not able to allow any further updates ever again as it may destroy our site again ?
@trevor101 You need to stop creating new topics for the same thing. Also lay off the ALL CAPS on any new topics. Your fifth new topic has been archived.
If you continue this behavior then you may lose access to these forums.
Plugin Support
Milos
(@miloss84)
Hey,
Restoring a previous version of the site with an older Elementor version makes sense if updates caused issues. However, it doesn’t mean you can never update again—it just means you need a better update strategy to avoid breaking the site in the future.
How to Safely Update Elementor (and Other Plugins) Without Breaking the Site Again
- Use a Staging Site
- Create a staging site (a copy of your live site) on your hosting. Many hosts provide this feature, or you can use a plugin like WP Staging.
- Test all updates (Elementor, WooCommerce, theme, etc.) on staging before applying them to the live site.
- Check the Elementor & Theme Changelog
- Before updating, review the Elementor changelog and your theme’s changelog to see if there are any breaking changes.
- If others report issues in Elementor’s Facebook groups or forums, wait before updating.
- Update in the Right Order
- Backup first (use UpdraftPlus or your hosting backup system).
- Update Elementor Pro before Elementor Free (if using Pro).
- Update Elementor before updating the theme.
- Test Compatibility
- After updating Elementor on staging, check that:
- Pages load correctly.
- Header, footer, and WooCommerce elements still work.
- The layout structure remains intact.
- Rollback if Needed
- If an update causes issues, use Elementor’s rollback feature (Elementor > Tools > Version Control) to go back to a stable version.
Long-Term Solution: Use a Child Theme & Custom Code Carefully
- If your site heavily relies on a specific Elementor version, you might need a child theme and custom CSS/JS to ensure stability.
- Avoid using too many third-party Elementor add-ons—they often cause conflicts after updates.
Should You Disable Automatic Updates?
- Yes, disable auto-updates for Elementor and WooCommerce (go to Plugins > Edit Plugin > Disable auto-updates).
- Manually update only after testing on a staging site.
Let me know if you need help setting up a staging site or testing updates!
Hi Milos
I’ve had many people look into this. We know what to look for Its CLEARLY an elementor bug. AGAIN In this case its not destroying the site like it does sometimes. This time its making the PHP “usage” MEGA LARGE and crashing. No matter how large you allow CPU or PHP space and speed. Its does not work. It not another “plugin clash” as elementor always blames for their many failures.
This is not just us with my 6 sites. There are HUNDEREDS of people having the same issues. in SOuth Africa. Our hosing and others has reported this to you “apparently”. So this is universal issue. The only way to ensure the site work is NEVER UPDATE AGAIN. The effort and time to create a staging area and testing every week when elementor does another annoying update Its clear they have nothing better to do! Its imply not viable time wise. After discussions with our team We decided its better we change all our site to Gutenberg. You’ll find many people will be moving away from elementor. The company is simply not capable of thinking ahead or dealing with people.
Thanks for your assistance
Hello @trevor101
Thank you for your reply. We appreciate your honest feedback and apologize for any inconvenience.
I completely understand your frustration; however, I can confirm that no reports have been made regarding this, so the issue must lie elsewhere (i.e., server).
If you would like to share more regarding this, please feel free to reach out to [email protected].
For any other Elementor-related questions, feel free to open a new thread—we’re here to help!
Have a wonderful day/evening, and happy creating!
Richard
