wpsnoop: fix Serene theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Serene version 1.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Serene to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.4 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 1.4 of Serene 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 Serene 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 Serene add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/serene/ 1.13MB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/404.php 295.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/archive.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/author.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/category.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/comments.php 2.29kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/content-audio.php 1.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/content-gallery.php 1.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/content-link.php 1.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/content-quote.php 1.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/content.php 2.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/css/ 21.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/css/elegant-font.css 21.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ 610.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ElegantIcons.dev.svg 236.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ElegantIcons.eot 47.08kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ElegantIcons.svg 227.69kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ElegantIcons.ttf 46.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/fonts/ElegantIcons.woff 52.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/footer.php 507.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/functions.php 23.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/header.php 2.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/images/ 7.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/images/sprite.png 7.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/includes/ 1.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/includes/navigation.php 472.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/includes/no-results.php 753.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/index.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/ 63.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/admin_post_settings.js 527.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/custom.js 5.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/html5.js 9.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/jquery.fitvids.js 2.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/jquery.flexslider.js 40.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/superfish.js 3.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/js/theme-customizer.js 798.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/languages/ 4.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/languages/Serene.pot 4.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/license.txt 18.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/page.php 1.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/readme.txt 4.46kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/screenshot.png 326.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/search.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/sidebar-footer.php 666.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/sidebar.php No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/single.php 232.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/style.css 54.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/serene/tag.php 433.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Serene add to WordPress?

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

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

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_serene The theme_mods_serene option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Serene 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 Serene declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
et_add_mobile_navigation 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_add_mobile_navigation()
et_add_viewport_meta 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_add_viewport_meta()
et_custom_comments_display 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_custom_comments_display()
et_get_comments_popup_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_get_comments_popup_link()
et_get_first_video 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_get_first_video()
et_get_the_author_posts_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_get_the_author_posts_link()
et_get_theme_version 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_get_theme_version()
et_load_serene_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_load_serene_scripts()
et_postinfo_meta 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_postinfo_meta()
et_serene_customize_register 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_serene_customize_register()
et_serene_fonts_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_serene_fonts_url()
et_serene_load_fonts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_serene_load_fonts()
et_setup_serene_theme 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_setup_serene_theme()
et_widget_areas_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_widget_areas_init()
et_wp_title 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare et_wp_title()
serene_add_customizer_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_add_customizer_css()
serene_add_post_meta_box 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_add_post_meta_box()
serene_blockquote_color 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_blockquote_color()
serene_custom_excerpt_length 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_custom_excerpt_length()
serene_customize_preview_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_customize_preview_js()
serene_delete_post_gallery 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_delete_post_gallery()
serene_excerpt_more 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_excerpt_more()
serene_gallery_images 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_gallery_images()
serene_get_blockquote_in_content 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_get_blockquote_in_content()
serene_get_link_url 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_get_link_url()
serene_get_post_background 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_get_post_background()
serene_metabox_settings_save_details 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_metabox_settings_save_details()
serene_post_admin_scripts_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_post_admin_scripts_styles()
serene_post_class 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_post_class()
serene_post_meta_info 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_post_meta_info()
serene_remove_blockquote_from_content 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_remove_blockquote_from_content()
serene_single_settings_meta_box 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_single_settings_meta_box()
serene_video_embed_html 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare serene_video_embed_html()

Using Serene 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 Serene from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install serene


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

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

wp theme install serene --activate


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

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

wp theme install serene --force


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

wp theme update serene


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

wp theme delete serene --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Serene?

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 Serene 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 Serene

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