Fixing Elementor Compatibility Issues

DigiFusion Pro includes built-in Elementor support for the Site Builder functionality. If you’re experiencing issues with Elementor not working properly, follow these troubleshooting steps to resolve common compatibility problems.

Check Elementor Plugin Status

Ensure Elementor is properly installed and activated on your WordPress site.

Navigate to Plugins in your WordPress dashboard and verify that Elementor is active. If you’re using Elementor Pro, make sure both the free and Pro versions are activated.

Fix Template Loading Issues

When Elementor templates don’t display properly on the frontend, check the template hierarchy.

Edit your problematic builder template and ensure the Builder Type is correctly set in the DigiFusion sidebar. For headers, select “Header” type. For footers, select “Footer” type.

Resolve CSS Loading Problems

If Elementor styles aren’t loading correctly, force regenerate the CSS files.

Go to ElementorToolsRegenerate CSS and click the “Regenerate Files” button. This rebuilds all Elementor stylesheets and often resolves styling conflicts.

Clear Builder Cache

DigiFusion Pro caches builder content for performance. Clear this cache when making changes.

After editing any Site Builder template, the cache automatically purges. If changes don’t appear, deactivate and reactivate DigiFusion Pro to force cache clearance.

Fix Preview Access Issues

If you can’t preview builder templates, check user permissions.

Ensure you’re logged in as an Administrator or Editor. Builder previews are restricted to users with edit_posts capability for security reasons.

Resolve JavaScript Conflicts

When Elementor widgets malfunction, disable conflicting scripts.

Go to ElementorSettingsAdvanced and enable “Switch Editor Loader Method” if available. This changes how Elementor loads its editor scripts and often resolves conflicts.

Reset Elementor Settings

If multiple issues persist, reset Elementor to default settings.

Go to ElementorToolsReplace URL and use the same URL in both fields, then click “Replace URL”. This refreshes Elementor’s internal settings without changing content.

Configure Memory Limits

Increase PHP memory if Elementor editor fails to load completely.

Add this line to your wp-config.php file: define('WP_MEMORY_LIMIT', '512M'); This provides more memory for Elementor’s editor interface.

Fix Database Issues

Corrupted post meta can prevent proper Elementor integration.

Use a database plugin like WP-DBManager to optimize your database tables. Focus on the wp_postmeta table where Elementor stores its data.

Verify File Permissions

Incorrect file permissions can prevent Elementor from writing necessary files.

Set folder permissions to 755 and file permissions to 644 for your WordPress installation. Pay special attention to the /wp-content/uploads/elementor/ directory.