wpsnoop: fix Pixel theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Pixel version 2.0.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Pixel to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.0.2 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 2.0.2 of Pixel 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 Pixel 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 Pixel add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/pixel/ 222.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/archive.php 2.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/comments.php 6.63kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/footer.php 1.63kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/functions.php 4.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/GPL_license.txt 17.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/header.php 2.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/ie.css 173.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/ie6.css 321.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/ 71.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/bg-trans.png 109.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/bgbody.jpg 60.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/bggrad.jpg 415.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/bullet.gif 161.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/comments.gif 982.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/gravatar-trans.png 3.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/lookingbg.jpg 410.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/more.gif 307.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/rss-trans.png 1.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/tags.gif 570.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/images/wpfooter-trans.png 3.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/index.php 1.64kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/js/ 494.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/js/sfhover.js 494.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/page_fullwidth.php 1.09kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/page.php 1.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/README.html 4.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/screenshot.png 87.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/searchform.php 247.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/sidebar.php 1.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/single.php 2.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/style.css 13.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/pixel/welcome.php 1.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Pixel add to WordPress?

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

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

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_pixel The theme_mods_pixel option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Pixel 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 Pixel declare when it is active?

Using Pixel 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 Pixel from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install pixel


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

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

wp theme install pixel --activate


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

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

wp theme install pixel --force


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

wp theme update pixel


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

wp theme delete pixel --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Pixel?

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 Pixel 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 Pixel

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