# Site fails to load with js errors

**URL:** https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-fails-to-load-with-js-errors/82789
**Category:** Support
**Created:** [March 12, 2018, 11:32am UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-fails-to-load-with-js-errors/82789 "2018-03-12T11:32:18Z")
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### Author: ![david](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/meta/user_avatar/meta.discourse.org/david/32/157490_2.png) [@david](https://meta.discourse.org/u/david)
#### Post date: [March 12, 2018, 12:07pm UTC](https://meta.discourse.org/t/site-fails-to-load-with-js-errors/82789/2 "2018-03-12T12:07:44Z")

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Try [safe mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true):

> [@Using Safe Mode to troubleshoot issues with themes and plugins](https://meta.discourse.org/t/how-to-use-discourse-safe-mode/53504):
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> bookmark This guide explains how to use Discourse’s [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) to troubleshoot issues with themes and plugins. person_raising_hand Required user level: All users Discourse offers a “JavaScript [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true)” that allows any user to isolate the root cause of JavaScript issues caused by plugins, themes, or theme components. This feature is particularly useful for troubleshooting problems on your Discourse site. Accessing [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true) To access [Safe Mode](https://meta.discourse.org/t/53504?silent=true), follow these steps: Open a new browse…

If that works, then the problem is being caused by one of your themes or plugins

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