wpsnoop: fix Highstarter theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Highstarter version 2.1.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Highstarter to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.1.6 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 2.1.6 of Highstarter 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 Highstarter 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 Highstarter add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/highstarter/ 291.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/404.php 1.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/archive.php 2.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/ 170.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/images/ 167.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/images/2500X750.jpg 167.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/js/ 2.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/js/navigation.js 1.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/assets/js/toggleDarkMode.js 889.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/comments.php 1.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/footer.php 905.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/functions.php 12.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/header.php 1.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/inc/ 16.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/inc/custom-header.php 3.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/inc/customizer.php 12.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/inc/sanitization-functions.php 952.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/index.php 1.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/page.php 1.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/README.MD 8.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/README.txt 6.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/rtl.css 4.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/screenshot.jpg 22.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/search.php 1.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/sidebar.php 666.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/single.php 1.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/style.css 30.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/ 7.79kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/footer/ 2.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/footer/footer-widgets.php 915.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/footer/site-info.php 1.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/header/ 2.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/header/navigation.php 782.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/header/site-branding.php 1.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/post/ 3.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/post/content-excerpt.php 1.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/highstarter/template-parts/post/content.php 1.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Highstarter add to WordPress?

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

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

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_highstarter The theme_mods_highstarter option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Highstarter 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 Highstarter declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
highstarter_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_body_classes()
highstarter_breadcrumbs 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_breadcrumbs()
highstarter_call_to_action 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_call_to_action()
highstarter_custom_header_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_custom_header_setup()
highstarter_customize_colors 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_customize_colors()
highstarter_customize_colors_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_customize_colors_css()
highstarter_customize_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_customize_css()
highstarter_customize_night_mode_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_customize_night_mode_css()
highstarter_customize_register_banner_and_header 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_customize_register_banner_and_header()
highstarter_dark_mode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_dark_mode()
highstarter_fb_open_graph 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_fb_open_graph()
highstarter_filter_menu_item_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_filter_menu_item_classes()
highstarter_fonts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_fonts()
highstarter_header_style 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_header_style()
highstarter_modify_comment_output 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_modify_comment_output()
highstarter_nav_menu_link_attributes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_nav_menu_link_attributes()
highstarter_night_mode_customizer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_night_mode_customizer()
highstarter_numeric_posts_nav 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_numeric_posts_nav()
highstarter_post_meta_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_post_meta_footer()
highstarter_post_meta_header 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_post_meta_header()
highstarter_post_nav 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_post_nav()
highstarter_register_theme_customizer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_register_theme_customizer()
highstarter_sanitize_checkbox 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_sanitize_checkbox()
highstarter_sanitize_number_absint 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_sanitize_number_absint()
highstarter_sanitize_select 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_sanitize_select()
highstarter_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_setup()
highstarter_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_styles()
highstarter_the_custom_logo 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_the_custom_logo()
highstarter_the_posts_navigation 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_the_posts_navigation()
highstarter_thumbnail 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_thumbnail()
highstarter_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare highstarter_widgets_init()

Using Highstarter 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 Highstarter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install highstarter


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

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

wp theme install highstarter --activate


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

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

wp theme install highstarter --force


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

wp theme update highstarter


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

wp theme delete highstarter --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Highstarter?

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 Highstarter 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 Highstarter

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