What causes a Cloudflare 526 error when using WordPress?

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What causes a Cloudflare 526 error when using WordPress?
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In WordPress, a 526 error can be caused by slow plugins, a poorly optimized theme, database issues (slow queries, large database size), or a lack of server resources. Long-running cron jobs can also contribute. Deactivating plugins one by one can help identify the culprit.