wpsnoop: fix Startup theme conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Startup version 2.5.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Startup to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.5.4 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 2.5.4 of Startup 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 Startup 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 Startup add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/themes/startup/ 227.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/404.php 440.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/archive.php 715.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/attachment.php 1.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/author.php 642.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/category.php 583.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/comments.php 1.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/entry-content.php 186.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/entry-footer.php 703.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/entry-meta.php 223.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/entry-summary.php 162.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/entry.php 642.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/footer.php 525.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/functions.php 7.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/header.php 3.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/ 26.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/arrow-right-rtl.png 2.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/arrow-right.png 2.79kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/arrow-rtl.png 2.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/arrow.png 2.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/find.png 3.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/nav-bg.png 2.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/ 9.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/call.png 1.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/email.png 1.93kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/facebook.png 559.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/google.png 1.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/linkedin.png 868.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/rss.png 1.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/twitter.png 1.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/images/social/youtube.png 1.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/index.php 324.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/languages/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/license.txt 757.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/nav-below-single.php 294.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/nav-below.php 416.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/page.php 655.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/readme.txt 1.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/rtl.css 3.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/screenshot.jpg 98.98kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/ 35.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/admin.css 208.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/admin.js 1.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/ 32.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/arrow.gif 66.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/color.js 26.47kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/cross.gif 83.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/hs.png 2.62kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/color-picker/hv.png 2.80kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/scripts/videos.js 1.78kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/search.php 807.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/setup/ 21.64kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/setup/options.php 21.64kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/sidebar.php 248.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/single.php 409.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/style.css 12.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/tag.php 429.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/ 5.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/template-sidebar-left-left.php 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/template-sidebar-left-right.php 1.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/template-sidebar-left.php 698.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/template-sidebar-none.php 674.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/startup/templates/template-sidebar-right-right.php 1.22kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Startup add to WordPress?

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

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

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_startup The theme_mods_startup option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Startup 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 Startup declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
startup_breadcrumbs 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_breadcrumbs()
startup_comments_number 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_comments_number()
startup_custom_pings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_custom_pings()
startup_enqueue_admin_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_enqueue_admin_scripts()
startup_enqueue_comment_reply_script 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_enqueue_comment_reply_script()
startup_filter_wp_title 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_filter_wp_title()
startup_get_option_defaults 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_get_option_defaults()
startup_load_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_load_scripts()
startup_load_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_load_styles()
startup_options_add_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_options_add_page()
startup_options_do_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_options_do_page()
startup_options_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_options_init()
startup_options_validate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_options_validate()
startup_print_custom_scripts 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_print_custom_scripts()
startup_print_custom_styles 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_print_custom_styles()
startup_setup 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_setup()
startup_title 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_title()
startup_widgets_init 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare startup_widgets_init()

Using Startup 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 Startup from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install startup


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

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

wp theme install startup --activate


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

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

wp theme install startup --force


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

wp theme update startup


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

wp theme delete startup --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Startup?

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 Startup 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 Startup

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