How to Fix It:

Here are some easy ways to fix connection timed out error:

1. Server Overload

Reach out to your hosting provider to check for server issues. If you have a lot of visitors, you may need a better hosting plan.

2. Plugin or Theme Issues

Disable all plugins and see if that fixes the issue. If it does, turn them on one by one to find the problem plugin.

3. Low PHP Limits

Increase the memory limit by adding a small line of code in your wp-config.php file : 

define(‘WP_MEMORY_LIMIT’, ‘256M’);

4. Broken .htaccess File

Rename the .htaccess file to something else (e.g., .htaccess_old) and reload the site. Then, go to Settings > Permalinks in WordPress and save changes to create a new .htaccess file.

5. Too Many Database Requests

Use a caching plugin like W3 Total Cache to reduce the load on the server.

6. Server Configuration Issues

Ask your hosting provider to make sure the server is set up properly for WordPress.

7. Network or DNS Issues

You can flush your DNS cache or try accessing the site from a different device or network.

8. High Traffic or Attacks

Consider using a service like Cloudflare to protect your site from these issues.

9. Corrupted WordPress Files

Go to your WordPress dashboard and reinstall WordPress from the Updates section.