wpsnoop: fix Capricorn theme conflicts, errors & issues

When the theme Capricorn conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by Capricorn, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Capricorn.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Capricorn leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Capricorn version 1.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Capricorn to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.3 of Capricorn behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this theme but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for Capricorn by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this theme there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does Capricorn add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/capricorn/ 48.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/404.php 175.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/comments.php 3.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/footer.php 379.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/functions.php 301.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/header.php 1.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/index.php 1.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/page.php 431.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/screenshot.png 35.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/sidebar.php 855.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/capricorn/style.css 4.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Capricorn add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress theme Capricorn?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Capricorn?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
current_theme Potential conflict with 8753 plugins or themes
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo Potential conflict with 8767 plugins or themes
theme_switched Potential conflict with 8753 plugins or themes
theme_mods_capricorn The theme_mods_capricorn option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Capricorn may or may not create more options depending on how the theme is configured and depending on which other themes and plugins are active in your specific hosting environment.

What new PHP functions does Capricorn declare when it is active?

Using Capricorn from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install Capricorn from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp theme install capricorn


How to activate Capricorn from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Capricorn after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp theme install capricorn --activate


How to reinstall Capricorn from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Capricorn which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp theme install capricorn --force


How to update Capricorn to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp theme update capricorn


How to delete Capricorn from the command line with WP-CLI

wp theme delete capricorn --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Capricorn?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of Capricorn from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in Capricorn

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with Capricorn. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.