How to Restore a Corrupted Divi Layout

Dealing with a corrupted layout in Divi can be a frustrating experience, especially when you’ve invested significant time and effort into designing your website. Fortunately, there are several steps you can take to restore your layout and get your site back on track. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of identifying, troubleshooting, and restoring a corrupted Divi layout.

Step 1: Identify the Issue

Before diving into solutions, it’s important to confirm that your layout is indeed corrupted. Common signs of a corrupted Divi layout include:

• Incomplete or missing sections.
• Unresponsive or non-functioning modules.
• Layouts not appearing as they should (e.g., misplaced elements, broken design).

Step 2: Check for Plugin Conflicts

Often, plugin conflicts can cause issues with Divi layouts. Here’s how to check for and resolve these conflicts:

1. Deactivate All Plugins: Go to your WordPress dashboard, navigate to Plugins > Installed Plugins, and deactivate all plugins.
2. Check Your Layout: With all plugins deactivated, revisit your layout to see if the issue persists.
3. Reactivate Plugins One-by-One: Reactivate each plugin one at a time, checking your layout after each activation to identify the conflicting plugin.

Step 3: Revert to a Previous Version Using Revisions

Divi Builder has a built-in revision system that allows you to revert to a previous version of your layout. To use this feature: 

1. Open the Divi Builder: Edit the page with the corrupted layout.
2. Access Revisions: Click on the clock icon at the bottom of the Divi Builder interface to access the revision history.
3. Select a Revision: Browse through the revisions and select a version where your layout was functioning correctly.
4. Restore the Revision: Click “Restore” to revert to the selected revision.

Step 4: Use a Backup to Restore Your Layout

If you have a backup of your site, you can restore your layout from a previous backup. Here’s how to do it: 

1. Access Your Backup Solution: This could be a plugin like UpdraftPlus, BackupBuddy, or a hosting provider’s backup service.
2. Locate the Backup: Find the backup version that contains the correct layout.
3. Restore the Backup: Follow the instructions provided by your backup solution to restore your site or specific pages.

Step 5: Import a Saved Layout

If you have previously saved your layout in the Divi Library, you can re-import it: 

1. Open the Divi Library: Navigate to Divi > Divi Library from your WordPress dashboard.
2. Locate the Saved Layout: Find the saved version of your layout.
3. Import the Layout: Edit the page with the corrupted layout, open the Divi Builder, and import the saved layout from the Divi Library.

Step 6: Check for Theme Updates and Compatibility

Ensure that your Divi theme and all related plugins are up to date. Sometimes, updating can fix bugs and compatibility issues: 

1. Update Divi: Navigate to Dashboard > Updates and update the Divi theme if an update is available.
2. Update Plugins: Similarly, update all your plugins to their latest versions.

Step 7: Contact Divi Support

If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it might be time to seek help from Divi Support: 

1. Access Support: Log in to your Elegant Themes account and navigate to the support section.
2. Submit a Ticket: Provide detailed information about the issue, including steps to reproduce it and any troubleshooting steps you’ve already taken.
3. Follow Guidance: Follow the instructions provided by the support team to resolve the issue.

Conclusion:

Restoring a corrupted Divi layout can be challenging, but by following these steps, you can often resolve the issue and get your site back to its original state. Remember to regularly save your work, use revisions, and maintain backups to minimize the impact of future issues. If all else fails, the Divi support team is always there to help. Happy building!
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