wpsnoop: fix modernize theme conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does modernize version 1.8.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for modernize to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.8.0 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 1.8.0 of modernize 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 modernize 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.

Summary of WordPress theme analysis: modernize

Theme Slug: modernize Internal ID: 114719 Addon Type: > Theme Version: 1.8.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 67 (765.98kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 20

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Which new files does modernize add to WordPress?

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The theme modernize added 67 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/themes/modernize/	765.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/404.php	852.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/archive.php	1.20kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/comments.php	2.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/editor-style.css	12.24kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/footer.php	1.39kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/functions.php	4.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/header.php	2.27kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/images/	139.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/images/1.jpg	63.84kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/images/2.jpg	75.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/	9.87kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/custom-header.php	1.74kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/customizer.php	1.91kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/extras.php	793.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/jetpack.php	1.03kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/inc/template-tags.php	4.41kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/index.php	1.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/js/	42.17kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/js/bundle.js	40.84kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/js/customizer.js	1.33kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/languages/	4.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/languages/modernize.pot	3.90kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/languages/readme.txt	322.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/license.txt	17.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/page.php	651.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/readme.txt	2.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/screenshot.png	377.54kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/search.php	1.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/sidebar.php	361.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/single.php	699.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/	87.08kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/	67.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/app.js	3.35kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/lib/	62.95kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/lib/Headroom.js	10.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/lib/iscroll.js	52.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/js/skip-link-focus-fix.js	905.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/	19.90kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/500px.svg	3.45kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/codepen.svg	968.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/dribbble.svg	1.40kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/facebook.svg	459.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/feed.svg	702.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/flickr.svg	545.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/github.svg	1.16kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/google.svg	657.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/instagram.svg	1.95kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/linkedin.svg	720.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/npm.svg	403.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/pinterest.svg	1.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/pushpin.svg	509.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/search.svg	699.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/tumblr.svg	865.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/twitter.svg	1.05kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/vimeo.svg	975.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/wordpress.svg	1.46kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/src/svg/youtube.svg	934.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/style.css	37.92kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/	18.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/content-none.php	1.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/content-page.php	1.48kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/content-search.php	1.51kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/content.php	2.05kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/full-width-page.php	552.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/no-widget.php	547.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/modernize/template-parts/svgpack-sprite.php	11.06kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does modernize add to WordPress?

The theme modernize did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

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

modernize did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the theme creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

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

When modernize was activated and loaded for the first time it created 4 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
current_theme		Potential conflict with 8753 plugins or themes
modernize
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo		Potential conflict with 8767 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:16:"sidebars_widgets";a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1645502844;s:4:"data";a:3:{s:19:"wp_inactive_widgets";a:0:{}s:9:"sidebar-1";a:3:{i:0;s:7:"block-2";i:1;s:7:"block-3";i:2;s:7:"block-4";}s:9:"sidebar-2";a:2:{i:0;s:7:"block-5";i:1;s:7:"block-6";}}}}
theme_switched		Potential conflict with 8753 plugins or themes
(empty string)
theme_mods_modernize		The theme_mods_modernize option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:18:"nav_menu_locations";a:0:{}}

During use modernize 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.

After disabling and deleting modernize there were 4 options still present in the wp-options table:

current_theme
theme_mods_modernize
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo
theme_switched

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What new PHP functions does modernize declare when it is active?

Installing modernize added 20 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
custom_excerpt_length	39 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare custom_excerpt_length()
theme_customize_register	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare theme_customize_register()
wpdocs_excerpt_more	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wpdocs_excerpt_more()
modernize_body_classes	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_body_classes()
modernize_categorized_blog	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_categorized_blog()
modernize_category_transient_flusher	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_category_transient_flusher()
modernize_content_width	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_content_width()
modernize_custom_header_setup	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_custom_header_setup()
modernize_customize_preview_js	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_customize_preview_js()
modernize_customize_register	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_customize_register()
modernize_entry_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_entry_footer()
modernize_header_style	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_header_style()
modernize_infinite_scroll_render	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_infinite_scroll_render()
modernize_jetpack_setup	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_jetpack_setup()
modernize_posted_on	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_posted_on()
modernize_sanitize_select	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_sanitize_select()
modernize_sanitize_select_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_sanitize_select_columns()
modernize_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_scripts()
modernize_setup	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_setup()
modernize_widgets_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare modernize_widgets_init()

Using modernize 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 modernize from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install modernize

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

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

wp theme install modernize --activate

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

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

wp theme install modernize --force

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

wp theme update modernize

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

wp theme delete modernize --force

Where can you download earlier versions of modernize?

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 modernize 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 modernize

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