Error Message Example:
Intrusivo 70 http://site.com/wp-admin/admin-ajax.php Failed to load resource: the server responded with a status of 500 (Internal Server Error)
This error message tells us two key things:
The Server Responds with Status 500
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A 500 Internal Server Error means something went wrong on the server side.
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It could be due to misconfiguration, missing PHP extensions, server limits, or plugin conflicts.
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The best first step is to contact your hosting provider and ask them to check the server logs to identify the cause.
JS Error Points to admin-ajax.php
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The file
wp-admin/admin-ajax.phpis a WordPress core file used for AJAX requests. -
If it fails, the issue is not theme-related—it’s either a server configuration issue or a plugin issue.
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Since this is a WordPress core file, you can rule out your theme (as it works fine).
How to Fix the Issue
This specific problem is often caused by a missing PHP extension called php5-url.
To resolve it:
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Contact your hosting provider and ask them to install/enable the
php5-urlextension. -
Alternatively, you can refer to the solution detailed here:
Plugin AJAX for All – 500 Internal Server Error Solution
This should resolve the issue and restore proper AJAX functionality.