When editing a website with Elementor, you may encounter the situation that "the preview page cannot be opened", which is quite a headache. In fact, this problem may be related to theme settings, plugin conflicts, incorrect server configuration, or file corruption. Next, let's talk about what causes it, and teach you how to fix it step by step, so you can successfully preview the page!

Common causes

1. Missing subject files

Every WordPress site has to have a good working theme to run. If the theme files are lost or broken, Elementor may not load the preview.

2. htaccess file corruption

.htaccess file is the key WordPress configuration file that controls the rewrite rules. If the .htaccess Missing or corrupted files may prevent the preview from loading.

3. HTTP Error

Preview loading failures can also be associated with HTTP errors. Common HTTP errors include:

• 403 incorrect: Usually caused by permission issues or firewall settings.
• 404 incorrect: The page was not found, it may be a link problem or a missing page.

4. Fixed link structure issues

When using "fixed links", they need to be configured correctly. If not configured correctly, the page may not load properly.

5. Plug-in conflicts

Some plugins may conflict with Elementor and cause the page preview to not load. Some plugins (such as security plugins or caching plugins) may interfere with Elementor's functionality.

6. Browser cache or plug-in problems

Browser caches or plug-ins may cause preview problems. Browser plug-ins (such as ad blockers, JavaScript disabling plug-ins, etc.) may also interfere with Elementor.

7. Cloudflare Rocket Loader conflict

Cloudflare The Rocket Loader feature of Elementor may conflict with Elementor, causing the preview to fail to load.

8. Redirection issues

The page's redirection settings may cause Elementor to fail to load the preview. You can check for redirection issues by using the Debug Preview feature.

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1. Check and activate the theme

Make sure you have a valid theme for your site and that the theme files are not corrupted. Go to the WordPress backend and navigate to "exterior condition" > "thematic", make sure there are topics that have been activated correctly.

Solution Steps:

• Log in to the WordPress backend.
• Go to "exterior condition" > "thematic".
• Make sure a valid theme is activated.

If there is an option to update your theme, update your theme promptly.

2. Regenerate the .htaccess file

in the event that .htaccess The file is corrupt and can be fixed by regenerating the file. Go to the WordPress backend and head to "set up" > "Permanent link", and then click "Save Changes", WordPress will automatically generate a new .htaccess Documentation.

Solution Steps:

• Log in to the WordPress backend.
• Go to "set up" > "Permanent link".
• Click on the "Save Changes" button to automatically generate a new .htaccess Documentation.

3. Fix HTTP errors

For HTTP errors (e.g. 403, 401, 404), you can troubleshoot them by following these steps:

• 403 Error: Inspection .htaccess file, make sure the file permissions are correct. If it is caused by a security plugin, try disabling the plugin. For more information about 403 errors please consult this article "TheHow to Fix 403 Forbidden Error in WordPressThe
• 404 Error: Check that the page links are correct and make sure the page has not been deleted or moved. For more information about 404 errors, please check this articleExperiencing WordPress Content Page 404 Error? A Step-by-Step Guide to Fixing ItThe

4. Changing the fixed link structure

If you're having problems with pretty fixed links, try temporarily setting the fixed links to "Plain"Structure to see if the problem has been resolved.

Solution Steps:

• Log in to the WordPress backend.
• Go to "set up" > "Permanent link".
• Select "Plain"Structure and save changes.

5. Troubleshooting plugin conflicts

Disable allplug-in (software component)If you have not enabled Elementor, check if the preview can be loaded. If it does, enable the plugins one by one and find the one that conflicts with Elementor.

Solution Steps:

• Log in to the WordPress backend.
• Go to "plug-in (software component)" > "Installed plug-ins".
• Disable all plugins except Elementor.
• Check to see if the preview loads properly. If normal, enable plugins one by one until you find the conflicting plugin.

6. Clearing the cache using stealth mode

Try visiting the page in incognito mode of your browser to troubleshoot problems caused by browser cache or plug-ins. Incognito mode will not load browser cache or extension plug-ins.

Solution Steps:

• Turn on incognito mode in your browser ("New Incognito Window" in Chrome, shortcut is "Ctrl + Shift + N").
• Try previewing the page in incognito mode.

7. Disable Cloudflare Rocket Loader

If your site uses Cloudflare, try disabling the Rocket Loader feature, which sometimes interferes with Elementor's script loading.

Solution Steps:

• Log in to the Cloudflare control panel.
• Go to "Speed" > "Optimization".
• prohibit the use of sth. Rocket LoaderThe

8. Check redirection

If the page sets theredirectsThis may cause the preview to fail to load. Use Elementor's "Debug Preview" feature to check for redirects.

Solution Steps:

• Click the "Debug Preview" button in Elementor to see if there are any redirection issues.
• If you have problems, look for "index.html" in the public_html folder and delete it.

summarize

The problem of "Elementor preview page won't open" is annoying, but as long as you follow the steps to check the theme, plugins and server configuration, most of the cases can be solved. I hope this article can help you solve the problem, if you have any questions or this article has a description is not clear, please leave your questions in the comments section, I will reply to questions daily.