wpsnoop: fix Master theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Master 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 Master 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 Master 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 Master add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/master/ 1.61MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/404.php 1.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/archive.php 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/ 1.09MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/css/ 229.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/css/bootstrap.css 193.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/css/custom.css 35.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/css/editor-style.css No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/ 888.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.eot 74.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.svg 383.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.ttf 149.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.woff 88.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/fontawesome-webfont.woff2 70.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/fonts/FontAwesome.otf 122.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/js/ 1.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/assets/js/script.js 1.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/comments.php 2.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/footer.php 1.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/functions.php 12.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/header.php 2.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/ 11.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/custom-header.php 1.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/customizer.php 2.65kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/jetpack.php 1.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/template-functions.php 912.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/inc/template-tags.php 4.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/index.php 1.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/js/ 4.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/js/customizer.js 1.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/js/navigation.js 3.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/page.php 1.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/readme.txt 2.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/screenshot.png 442.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/search.php 1.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/sidebar.php 392.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/single.php 1.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/style-rtl.css 15.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/style.css 21.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/ 5.26kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/content-none.php 1.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/content-page.php 1.02kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/content-search.php 882.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/content-single.php 1.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/master/template-parts/content.php 1.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Master add to WordPress?

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

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

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_master The theme_mods_master option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Master 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 Master declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
master_author_outside_loop 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_author_outside_loop()
master_block_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_block_styles()
master_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_body_classes()
master_content_width 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_content_width()
master_custom_header_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_custom_header_setup()
master_customize_partial_blogdescription 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_customize_partial_blogdescription()
master_customize_partial_blogname 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_customize_partial_blogname()
master_customize_preview_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_customize_preview_js()
master_customize_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_customize_register()
master_entry_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_entry_footer()
master_header_style 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_header_style()
master_pingback_header 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_pingback_header()
master_post_thumbnail 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_post_thumbnail()
master_posted_by 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_posted_by()
master_posted_on 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_posted_on()
master_sanitize_checkbox 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_sanitize_checkbox()
master_sanitize_select 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_sanitize_select()
master_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_scripts()
master_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_setup()
master_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare master_widgets_init()

Using Master 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 Master from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install master


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

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

wp theme install master --activate


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

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

wp theme install master --force


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

wp theme update master


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

wp theme delete master --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Master?

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 Master 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 Master

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