wpsnoop: fix Dark theme conflicts, errors & issues

When the theme Dark 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 Dark, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Dark.


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

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What does Dark version 1.2.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Dark to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.2.1 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 1.2.1 of Dark 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 Dark 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 Dark add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/dark/ 2.16MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/404.php 1.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/archive.php 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/category.php 971.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/comments.php 2.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/css/ 113.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/css/animate.css 70.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/css/font-awesome.css 36.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/css/slick.css 5.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/editor-style.css 5.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/ 818.75kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.eot 69.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.svg 357.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.ttf 138.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.woff 81.63kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.woff2 65.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/fonts/FontAwesome.otf 107.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/footer.php 860.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/functions.php 183.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/header.php 2.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/img/ 3.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/img/back.png 198.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/img/back1.png 198.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/img/no-sidebar.png 3.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/ 20.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/custom-header.php 1.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/customizer.php 927.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/extras.php 436.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/jetpack.php 944.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/slider-customize.php 7.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/template-tags.php 4.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/inc/theme-functions.php 4.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/index.php 1.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/js/ 34.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/js/jquery.aniview.js 3.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/js/slick.min.js 30.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/languages/ 16.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/languages/dark.pot 7.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/languages/en.mo 753.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/languages/en.po 7.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/page.php 869.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/readme.txt 2.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/screenshot.png 1.11MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/search.php 1.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/sidebar.php 368.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/single.php 1.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/slider/ 1.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/slider/slider.php 1.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/style.css 32.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/template-parts/ 4.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/template-parts/content-none.php 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/template-parts/content-page.php 930.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/template-parts/content-search.php 777.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/template-parts/content.php 1.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/woocommerce.php 669.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/woocommerce/ 6.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/woocommerce/woo-css.css 6.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/dark/woocommerce/woo-functions.php 741.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Dark add to WordPress?

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

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

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_dark The theme_mods_dark option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Dark 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 Dark declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
dark_posted_on 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_posted_on()
dark_setup 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_setup()
dark_widgets_init 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_widgets_init()
dark_add_editor_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_add_editor_styles()
dark_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_body_classes()
dark_categorized_blog 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_categorized_blog()
dark_category_transient_flusher 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_category_transient_flusher()
dark_content_width 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_content_width()
dark_custom_header_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_custom_header_setup()
dark_customize_css_slider 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_customize_css_slider()
dark_customize_preview_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_customize_preview_js()
dark_customize_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_customize_register()
dark_entry_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_entry_footer()
dark_excerpt_more 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_excerpt_more()
dark_header_style 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_header_style()
dark_infinite_scroll_render 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_infinite_scroll_render()
dark_jetpack_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_jetpack_setup()
dark_remove_loop_button 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_remove_loop_button()
dark_replace_add_to_cart 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_replace_add_to_cart()
dark_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_scripts()
dark_slide 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_slide()
dark_slider 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dark_slider()

Using Dark 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 Dark from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install dark


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

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

wp theme install dark --activate


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

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

wp theme install dark --force


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

wp theme update dark


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

wp theme delete dark --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Dark?

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 Dark 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 Dark

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 Dark. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.