How to Fix "Unity Compilation Errors Not Showing in Console"

If Unity isn’t showing compilation errors in the console, it can make debugging a challenge.

This issue can occur due to misconfigured console settings, script compilation problems, or corrupted project files.

To resolve this, start by checking the Unity Console settings.

Go to Window > General > Console, and ensure that the Collapse button isn’t hiding the errors.

If the console is set to only display warnings, ensure you change it to display all messages.

Also, check if the error level filter is set to show all logs, warnings, and errors.

If the console is configured correctly but errors are still missing, try rebuilding the project by going to File > Build Settings and clicking Build.

This will trigger a recompilation of all scripts in your project.

If Unity isn’t showing errors after recompilation, check whether your script files are located in the correct directories.

Unity compiles scripts in specific folders, and placing them outside the correct directory can cause issues.

Scripts should be inside the Assets folder, and Editor scripts should be in a folder named Editor under Assets.

Another cause could be that your scripts are not being compiled because of compilation order issues.

Unity compiles scripts in a specific order, and if dependencies between your scripts are misconfigured, compilation errors may not show up.

Try to reorder the script execution by placing dependent scripts in the right order inside the Editor or Plugins folder.

You should also check for script compilation errors in other parts of your code that might not be directly related to the file you’re working on.

Unity sometimes fails to display errors from scripts that are not included in the current scene.

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it’s a good idea to clear the cache and restart Unity.

Sometimes, corrupted caches or leftover files from previous sessions can prevent Unity from properly detecting errors.

To clear the cache, go to Edit > Preferences > Cache and delete the cache folder.

Finally, check your Unity installation and ensure it’s not corrupted.

Reinstalling Unity can resolve any installation issues that might be causing the problem.

By following these troubleshooting steps, you should be able to get Unity to display all compilation errors in the console.