wpsnoop: fix Hoffman theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Hoffman version 2.0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Hoffman to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.0.1 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 2.0.1 of Hoffman 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 Hoffman 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 Hoffman add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/hoffman/ 348.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/404.php 894.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/ 129.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/css/ 29.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/css/genericons.css 6.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/css/genericons.min.css 5.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/css/hoffman-block-editor-styles.css 8.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/css/hoffman-classic-editor-styles.css 8.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/fonts/ 12.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/fonts/genericons/ 12.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/fonts/genericons/Genericons.woff 12.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/ 740.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/icons/ 740.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/icons/chevron-left-w_1x.png 143.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/icons/chevron-left-w_2x.png 235.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/icons/chevron-right-w_1x.png 139.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/images/icons/chevron-right-w_2x.png 223.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/js/ 86.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/js/flexslider.js 55.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/js/flexslider.min.js 29.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/assets/js/global.js 1.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/comments.php 1.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/content.php 1.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/footer.php 2.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/functions.php 21.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/header.php 3.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/image.php 1.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/ 13.88kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/classes/ 6.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/classes/class-hoffman-customize.php 6.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/widgets/ 7.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/widgets/class-hoffman-recent-comments.php 3.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/inc/widgets/class-hoffman-recent-posts.php 3.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/index.php 1.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/menu-social.php 376.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/pagination.php 340.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/readme.txt 13.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/screenshot.jpg 85.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/singular.php 7.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/style.css 62.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/template-archive.php 204.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/template-fullwidth.php 148.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/template-parts/ 1.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/hoffman/template-parts/archive-template-content.php 1.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Hoffman add to WordPress?

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

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

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_hoffman The theme_mods_hoffman option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
widget_hoffman_recent_comments_widget The widget_hoffman_recent_comments_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
widget_hoffman_recent_posts_widget The widget_hoffman_recent_posts_widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Hoffman 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 Hoffman declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
hoffman_add_editor_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_add_editor_styles()
hoffman_archive_template_content 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_archive_template_content()
hoffman_block_editor_features 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_block_editor_features()
hoffman_block_editor_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_block_editor_styles()
hoffman_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_body_classes()
hoffman_comment 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_comment()
hoffman_custom_more_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_custom_more_link()
hoffman_filter_archive_description 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_filter_archive_description()
hoffman_filter_archive_title 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_filter_archive_title()
hoffman_flexslider 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_flexslider()
hoffman_get_comment_excerpt 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_get_comment_excerpt()
hoffman_html_js_class 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_html_js_class()
hoffman_load_javascript_files 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_load_javascript_files()
hoffman_load_style 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_load_style()
hoffman_next_posts_link_attributes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_next_posts_link_attributes()
hoffman_post_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_post_classes()
hoffman_previous_posts_link_attributes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_previous_posts_link_attributes()
hoffman_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_setup()
hoffman_widget_areas_registration 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_widget_areas_registration()
hoffman_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hoffman_widgets_init()

Using Hoffman 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 Hoffman from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install hoffman


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

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

wp theme install hoffman --activate


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

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

wp theme install hoffman --force


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

wp theme update hoffman


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

wp theme delete hoffman --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Hoffman?

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 Hoffman 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 Hoffman

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