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After installing a theme, the site shows a white screen. What is the best first step to fix this?

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Wordpress - Themes and Appearance
After installing a theme, the site shows a white screen. What is the best first step to fix this?
AReinstall WordPress core files
BClear browser cache and reload the site
CDeactivate all plugins from Dashboard
DSwitch back to the previous theme via FTP by renaming the new theme folder
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand white screen cause

    White screen often means theme error; switching back fixes it.

  2. Step 2: Use FTP to rename theme folder

    Renaming disables the faulty theme, forcing WordPress to use default theme.

  3. Final Answer:

    Switch back to the previous theme via FTP by renaming the new theme folder -> Option D

  4. Quick Check:

    Rename theme folder to fix white screen [OK]
Quick Trick: Rename theme folder via FTP to disable broken theme [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Only clearing cache
  • Deactivating plugins without theme fix
  • Reinstalling WordPress unnecessarily

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