wpsnoop: fix Mace theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Mace version 1.23 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Mace to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.23 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 1.23 of Mace 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 Mace 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 Mace add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/mace/ 666.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/404.php 1.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/archive.php 2.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/comments.php 2.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/content-none.php 1.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/content-page.php 659.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/content-single.php 2.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/content-slider.php 662.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/content.php 703.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/css/ 25.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/css/font-awesome.css 22.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/css/ie.css 1.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/css/options-panel.css 2.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/ 356.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/fontawesome/ 356.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/fontawesome/fontawesome-webfont.eot 37.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/fontawesome/fontawesome-webfont.svg 197.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/fontawesome/fontawesome-webfont.ttf 78.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/fonts/fontawesome/fontawesome-webfont.woff 43.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/footer.php 698.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/functions.php 3.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/header.php 3.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/ 25.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/custom-walker-class.php 1.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/customizer.php 920.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/extras.php 3.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/jetpack.php 385.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/options-panel.php 13.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/inc/template-tags.php 6.88kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/index.php 1.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/ 7.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/customizer.js 907.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/html5.js 2.37kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/options-panel.js 644.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/responsiveslides.min.js 3.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/js/skip-link-focus-fix.js 732.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/languages/ 6.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/languages/readme.txt 253.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/languages/rouge.pot 6.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/page-fullwidth.php 364.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/page.php 633.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/readme.txt 1.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/screenshot.png 196.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/search.php 822.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/searchform.php 619.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/sidebar.php 843.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/single.php 669.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/mace/style.css 21.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Mace add to WordPress?

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

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

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_mace The theme_mods_mace option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Mace 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 Mace declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
mace_add_meta_boxes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_add_meta_boxes()
mace_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_body_classes()
mace_categorized_blog 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_categorized_blog()
mace_category_transient_flusher 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_category_transient_flusher()
mace_comment 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_comment()
mace_cp_scripts_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_cp_scripts_styles()
mace_credit_links 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_credit_links()
mace_customize_preview_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_customize_preview_js()
mace_customize_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_customize_register()
mace_initialize_theme_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_initialize_theme_options()
mace_jetpack_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_jetpack_setup()
mace_metaboxes_callback 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_metaboxes_callback()
mace_no_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_no_menu()
mace_options_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_options_styles()
mace_page_menu_args 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_page_menu_args()
mace_paging_nav 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_paging_nav()
mace_post_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_post_classes()
mace_post_nav 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_post_nav()
mace_posted_on 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_posted_on()
mace_render_settings_field 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_render_settings_field()
mace_render_settings_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_render_settings_page()
mace_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_scripts()
mace_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_setup()
mace_setup_author 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_setup_author()
mace_the_cotent 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_the_cotent()
mace_theme_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_theme_menu()
mace_validator 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_validator()
mace_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_widgets_init()
mace_wp_title 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare mace_wp_title()

Using Mace 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 Mace from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install mace


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

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

wp theme install mace --activate


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

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

wp theme install mace --force


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

wp theme update mace


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

wp theme delete mace --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Mace?

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 Mace 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 Mace

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