wpsnoop: fix Onward theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Onward version 1.0.7 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Onward to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.7 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 1.0.7 of Onward 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 Onward 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 Onward add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/onward/ 511.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/404.php 1.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/archive.php 425.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/assets/ 4.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/assets/images/ 4.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/assets/images/svg-icons.svg 4.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/comments.php 1.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/css/ 31.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/css/onward-main.css 31.92kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/footer.php 1.34kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/functions.php 11.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/header.php 2.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/ 139.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/class-tgm-plugin-activation.php 119.79kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/custom-header.php 26.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/customizer.php 7.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/defaults.php 1.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/dynamic-styles/ 4.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/dynamic-styles/main-customizer-css.php 4.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/dynamic-styles/onward.css 46.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/jetpack.php 1.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/template-functions.php 913.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/inc/template-tags.php 4.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/index.php 695.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/js/ 8.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/js/customizer.js 0.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/js/navigation.js 3.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/js/onward-custom-js.js 3.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/languages/ 17.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/languages/onward.pot 17.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/LICENSE 17.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/page.php 578.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/readme.txt 2.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/screenshot.png 225.64kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/search.php 622.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/sidebar.php 348.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/single.php 631.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/style-rtl.css 16.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/style.css 16.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/ 8.79kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/blog-loop/ 1.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/blog-loop/simple-blog.php 851.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/blog-loop/simple-page.php 473.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/blog-single.php 2.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/content-none.php 1.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/content-page.php 1.18kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/content-search.php 882.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/onward/template-parts/content.php 1.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Onward add to WordPress?

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

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

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_onward The theme_mods_onward option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Onward 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 Onward declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
load_tgm_plugin_activation 2919 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_tgm_plugin_activation()
tgmpa 2969 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tgmpa()
tgmpa_load_bulk_installer 2936 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare tgmpa_load_bulk_installer()
onward_body_classes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_body_classes()
onward_content_width 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_content_width()
onward_customize_partial_blogdescription 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_customize_partial_blogdescription()
onward_customize_partial_blogname 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_customize_partial_blogname()
onward_customize_preview_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_customize_preview_js()
onward_customize_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_customize_register()
onward_customizer_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_customizer_css()
onward_defaults 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_defaults()
onward_entry_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_entry_footer()
onward_include_svg_icons 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_include_svg_icons()
onward_menu_fallback_cb 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_menu_fallback_cb()
onward_pingback_header 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_pingback_header()
onward_post_thumbnail 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_post_thumbnail()
onward_posted_by 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_posted_by()
onward_posted_on 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_posted_on()
onward_register_required_plugins 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_register_required_plugins()
onward_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_scripts()
onward_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_setup()
onward_svg 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_svg()
onward_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare onward_widgets_init()

Using Onward 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 Onward from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install onward


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

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

wp theme install onward --activate


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

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

wp theme install onward --force


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

wp theme update onward


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

wp theme delete onward --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Onward?

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 Onward 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 Onward

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