Troubleshooting
Common issues and fixes for Promptless WP.
Quick Checks
- Plugin activated
- WordPress 6.0+
- PHP 7.4+
- Browser cache cleared
- JavaScript enabled
- Admin permissions
Sections Not Displaying
Cause: Theme compatibility or display mode issue
Fix:
- Check display mode in page meta box
- Try "Canvas" mode for full control
- Clear cache plugins
- Test with default WordPress theme
If issue persists: contact@promptlesswp.com
Editor Not Loading
Cause: Browser issue or plugin conflict
Fix:
- Clear browser cache
- Check browser console (F12) for errors
- Deactivate other plugins temporarily
- Increase PHP memory to 256MB
If JavaScript errors appear: contact@promptlesswp.com
AI Not Working
Invalid API Key:
- Check key in Promptless WP → AI Settings
- Remove extra spaces
- Get new key from openai.com
Rate/Quota Limits:
- Check OpenAI usage dashboard
- Wait for limit reset
- Add payment method at OpenAI
For other AI errors: contact@promptlesswp.com
Performance Issues
Slow Loading:
- Compress images before upload
- Limit to 10-15 sections per page
- Enable caching plugin
- Upgrade hosting if needed
Cache Issues:
- Go to Promptless WP → Cache Management
- Click "Clear All Caches"
- Clear browser cache too
Content Not Saving
Permission Issue:
- Verify you can edit the page
- Try with admin account
Server Timeout:
- Save smaller changes
- Increase PHP timeout to 60s
Browser Issue:
- Clear cache and cookies
- Try incognito mode
- Test different browser
Image Upload Issues
File Too Large:
- Compress images first
- Check PHP upload_max_filesize
- Standard limit: 8-32MB
Wrong Format:
- Use JPG, PNG, or WebP
- Convert other formats first
For server config issues: contact@promptlesswp.com
Plugin Conflicts
Test for Conflicts:
- Deactivate all plugins except Promptless WP
- Test if issue resolves
- Reactivate plugins one by one
- Identify conflicting plugin
Known Conflicts:
- Other page builders (Elementor, Divi)
- Aggressive caching plugins
- Some security plugins
Theme Compatibility
Test Compatibility:
- Switch to Twenty Twenty-Four theme
- Test if issue resolves
- If yes, theme conflict confirmed
Fix:
- Use Canvas display mode
- Try Full Width template
- Contact theme developer
Server Requirements
Minimum Requirements:
- PHP 7.4+
- WordPress 6.0+
- 128MB memory
- Standard PHP extensions
Check with Host:
- PHP version upgrade
- Memory limit increase
- Execution time settings
Error Messages
"Sections failed to load"
- Clear browser cache
- Check for plugin conflicts
"Unable to connect to AI"
- Check API key
- Verify OpenAI account status
"Permission denied"
- Need admin or editor role
- Check page edit permissions
PHP Memory Error
- Increase to 256MB
- Contact hosting provider
Getting Help
Before Contacting Support:
- Try solutions above
- Test with default theme
- Check for plugin conflicts
- Clear all caches
Contact Support: contact@promptlesswp.com
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