Magento storefront not displaying - white screen issue

Hey everyone, I’m having a weird problem with my Magento store. The admin panel works fine, but the front end is just a blank white screen. It’s been like this for a few days now.

I’ve tried a bunch of things to fix it:

  • Cleared the cache
  • Changed local.xml.sample to local.xml
  • Enabled error display in index.php
  • Switched to developer mode
  • Removed all custom modules

Nothing seems to work. The store is on my local machine. Has anyone run into this before? Any ideas what else I could try?

Here’s what I’m seeing:

[Blank white screen]

I’m pretty stumped. Any help would be awesome. Thanks!

Having dealt with similar issues, I’d suggest checking your server logs for any PHP errors or exceptions. Often, a blank white screen indicates a fatal error that’s not being displayed. Also, ensure your server meets Magento’s system requirements, particularly PHP version and extensions. Another common culprit is file permissions - double-check that your Magento files and directories have the correct read/write permissions. If all else fails, try temporarily renaming the .htaccess file in your Magento root directory to rule out any rewrite issues. Remember to back up your database and files before making any significant changes. Good luck troubleshooting!

yo, sounds like a headache! have u tried flushing the opcache? sometimes that does the trick. also, check ur .htaccess file for any weird redirects. oh, and make sure ur database connection is solid. if all else fails, try a fresh install on a diff server. good luck mate!

hmm, that’s a tricky one! have you checked your php memory limit? sometimes magento needs more than the default. also, maybe try disabling all third-party modules temporarily? oh, and make sure your index.php is pointing to the correct app/Mage.php file. what version of magento are you running? curious to hear more details!