wpsnoop: fix Special News theme conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

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File System Issues

147

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What does Special News version 0.0.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Special News to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.0.3 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 0.0.3 of Special News 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 Special News 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: Special News

Theme Slug: special-news Internal ID: 144896 Addon Type: > Theme Version: 0.0.3 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 159 (6.04MB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 82

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Which new files does Special News add to WordPress?

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The theme Special News added 159 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new shortcodes does Special News add to WordPress?

The theme Special News 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 Special News?

Special News 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 Special News?

When Special News was activated and loaded for the first time it created 13 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
Special News
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo		Potential conflict with 8767 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:16:"sidebars_widgets";a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1645497378;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_ample-magazine-advertisement-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-author-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-latest-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-layout1-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-one-post-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-post-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_ample-magazine-two-big-post-widget		Potential conflict with 2 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
widget_social-widget		Potential conflict with 6 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}
theme_mods_special-news		The theme_mods_special-news option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:18:"nav_menu_locations";a:0:{}}
widget_special-news-post-widget		The widget_special-news-post-widget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}

During use Special News 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 Special News there were 13 options still present in the wp-options table:

current_theme
theme_mods_special-news
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo
theme_switched
widget_ample-magazine-advertisement-widget
widget_ample-magazine-author-widget
widget_ample-magazine-latest-widget
widget_ample-magazine-layout1-widget
widget_ample-magazine-one-post-widget
widget_ample-magazine-post-widget
widget_ample-magazine-two-big-post-widget
widget_social-widget
widget_special-news-post-widget

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What new PHP functions does Special News declare when it is active?

Installing Special News added 82 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
ample_magazine_add_menu_description	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_add_menu_description()
ample_magazine_add_metabox	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_add_metabox()
ample_magazine_admin_css_enqueue_new_post	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_admin_css_enqueue_new_post()
ample_magazine_advertisement_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_advertisement_widget()
ample_magazine_author_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_author_widget()
ample_magazine_banner_design_layout_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_banner_design_layout_option()
ample_magazine_banner_layout_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_banner_layout_option()
ample_magazine_blog_excerpt	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_blog_excerpt()
ample_magazine_body_classes	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_body_classes()
ample_magazine_braeking_news	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_braeking_news()
ample_magazine_breadcrumb_type	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_breadcrumb_type()
ample_magazine_breaking_news_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_breaking_news_option()
ample_magazine_categorized_blog	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_categorized_blog()
ample_magazine_category_transient_flusher	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_category_transient_flusher()
ample_magazine_content_width	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_content_width()
ample_magazine_custom_header_setup	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_custom_header_setup()
ample_magazine_customize_partial_blogdescription	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_customize_partial_blogdescription()
ample_magazine_customize_partial_blogname	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_customize_partial_blogname()
ample_magazine_customize_preview_js	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_customize_preview_js()
ample_magazine_customize_register	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_customize_register()
ample_magazine_date_format_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_date_format_option()
ample_magazine_dynamic_css	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_dynamic_css()
ample_magazine_entry_cats	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_entry_cats()
ample_magazine_entry_footer	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_entry_footer()
ample_magazine_feature_news	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_news()
ample_magazine_feature_news2	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_news2()
ample_magazine_feature_news_2	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_news_2()
ample_magazine_feature_sidebar	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_sidebar()
ample_magazine_feature_slider_news	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_slider_news()
ample_magazine_feature_slider_news2	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_slider_news2()
ample_magazine_feature_slider_news7	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_feature_slider_news7()
ample_magazine_first_and_last_menu_class	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_first_and_last_menu_class()
ample_magazine_get_category	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_get_category()
ample_magazine_get_default_theme_options	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_get_default_theme_options()
ample_magazine_get_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_get_option()
ample_magazine_get_options_value	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_get_options_value()
ample_magazine_header_layout_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_header_layout_option()
ample_magazine_header_style	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_header_style()
ample_magazine_latest_post_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_latest_post_widget()
ample_magazine_layout1_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_layout1_widget()
ample_magazine_layout_design	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_layout_design()
ample_magazine_meta_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_meta_option()
ample_magazine_names	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_names()
ample_magazine_one_post_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_one_post_widget()
ample_magazine_pingback_header	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_pingback_header()
ample_magazine_popular_tag	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_popular_tag()
ample_magazine_popular_tag_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_popular_tag_option()
ample_magazine_post_formats	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_post_formats()
ample_magazine_post_thumbnail	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_post_thumbnail()
ample_magazine_posted_on	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_posted_on()
ample_magazine_posted_on_theme	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_posted_on_theme()
ample_magazine_register_required_plugins	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_register_required_plugins()
ample_magazine_sanitize_checkbox	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sanitize_checkbox()
ample_magazine_sanitize_dropdown_pages	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sanitize_dropdown_pages()
ample_magazine_sanitize_multiple_category	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sanitize_multiple_category()
ample_magazine_sanitize_number	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sanitize_number()
ample_magazine_sanitize_select	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sanitize_select()
ample_magazine_save_sidebar_layout	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_save_sidebar_layout()
ample_magazine_scripts	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_scripts()
ample_magazine_setup	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_setup()
ample_magazine_show_breadcrumb_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_show_breadcrumb_option()
ample_magazine_show_feature_image_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_show_feature_image_option()
ample_magazine_show_latest_blog_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_show_latest_blog_option()
ample_magazine_sidebar_layout	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sidebar_layout()
ample_magazine_sidebar_layout_callback	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sidebar_layout_callback()
ample_magazine_sidebar_layout_options	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_sidebar_layout_options()
ample_magazine_slider_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_slider_option()
ample_magazine_social_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_social_widget()
ample_magazine_three_post_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_three_post_widget()
ample_magazine_trending_news	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_trending_news()
ample_magazine_trending_news_option	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_trending_news_option()
ample_magazine_two_big_images_post_widget	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_two_big_images_post_widget()
ample_magazine_validate_gravatar	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_validate_gravatar()
ample_magazine_widgets_backend_enqueue	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_widgets_backend_enqueue()
ample_magazine_widgets_init	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ample_magazine_widgets_init()
breadcrumb_trail	379 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare breadcrumb_trail()
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()
special_news_customize_register	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare special_news_customize_register()
special_news_one_post_widget	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare special_news_one_post_widget()
special_news_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare special_news_scripts()

Using Special News 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 Special News from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install special-news

How to activate Special News from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install special-news --activate

How to reinstall Special News from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install special-news --force

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

wp theme update special-news

How to delete Special News from the command line with WP-CLI

wp theme delete special-news --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Special News?

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 Special News 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 Special News

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