wpsnoop: fix Prefer theme conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Prefer version 1.1.8 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Prefer to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1.8 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 1.1.8 of Prefer 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 Prefer 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: Prefer

Theme Slug: prefer Internal ID: 117486 Addon Type: > Theme Version: 1.1.8 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 124 (2.05MB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 47

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Which new files does Prefer add to WordPress?

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The theme Prefer added 124 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new shortcodes does Prefer add to WordPress?

The theme Prefer 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 Prefer?

Prefer 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 Prefer?

When Prefer was activated and loaded for the first time it created 7 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
Prefer
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo		Potential conflict with 8767 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:16:"sidebars_widgets";a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1645538370;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)
widget_prefer-author		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_prefer-featured-post		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_prefer-social-icons		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
theme_mods_prefer		The theme_mods_prefer option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:18:"nav_menu_locations";a:0:{}}

During use Prefer 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 Prefer there were 7 options still present in the wp-options table:

current_theme
theme_mods_prefer
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo
theme_switched
widget_prefer-author
widget_prefer-featured-post
widget_prefer-social-icons

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

Installing Prefer added 47 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
prefer_add_main_header	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_add_main_header()
prefer_add_main_slider	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_add_main_slider()
prefer_alter_excerpt	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_alter_excerpt()
prefer_block_styles	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_block_styles()
prefer_blog_sidebar_position_array	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_blog_sidebar_position_array()
prefer_body_class	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_body_class()
prefer_body_classes	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_body_classes()
prefer_boxes_section	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_boxes_section()
prefer_breadcrumb_options	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_breadcrumb_options()
prefer_breadcrumbs	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_breadcrumbs()
prefer_content_width	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_content_width()
prefer_custom_header_setup	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_custom_header_setup()
prefer_custom_thumb_size	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_custom_thumb_size()
prefer_customize_partial_blogdescription	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_customize_partial_blogdescription()
prefer_customize_partial_blogname	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_customize_partial_blogname()
prefer_customize_preview_js	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_customize_preview_js()
prefer_customize_register	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_customize_register()
prefer_default_theme_options_values	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_default_theme_options_values()
prefer_dynamic_css	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_dynamic_css()
prefer_entry_meta	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_entry_meta()
prefer_excerpt_more	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_excerpt_more()
prefer_exclude_category_in_blog_page	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_exclude_category_in_blog_page()
prefer_get_options_value	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_get_options_value()
prefer_go_to_top	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_go_to_top()
prefer_header_style	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_header_style()
prefer_layout_body_class	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_layout_body_class()
prefer_load_widgets	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_load_widgets()
prefer_masonry_end	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_masonry_end()
prefer_masonry_start	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_masonry_start()
prefer_meta_tags	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_meta_tags()
prefer_panels_css	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_panels_css()
prefer_pingback_header	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_pingback_header()
prefer_post_thumbnail	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_post_thumbnail()
prefer_posted_by	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_posted_by()
prefer_posted_on	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_posted_on()
prefer_posts_navigation	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_posts_navigation()
prefer_related_post	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_related_post()
prefer_sanitize_checkbox	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_sanitize_checkbox()
prefer_sanitize_number	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_sanitize_number()
prefer_sanitize_number_range	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_sanitize_number_range()
prefer_sanitize_select	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_sanitize_select()
prefer_scripts	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_scripts()
prefer_setup	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_setup()
prefer_sidebar_position_array	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_sidebar_position_array()
prefer_social_sharing	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_social_sharing()
prefer_widgets_backend_enqueue	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_widgets_backend_enqueue()
prefer_widgets_init	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare prefer_widgets_init()

Using Prefer 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 Prefer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install prefer

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

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

wp theme install prefer --activate

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

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

wp theme install prefer --force

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

wp theme update prefer

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

wp theme delete prefer --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Prefer?

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 Prefer 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 Prefer

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