wpsnoop: fix Writer theme conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Writer version 1.6 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Writer to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.6 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 1.6 of Writer 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 Writer 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: Writer

Theme Slug: writer Internal ID: 148736 Addon Type: > Theme Version: 1.6 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 12 (189.20kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 8

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Which new files does Writer add to WordPress?

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The theme Writer added 12 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/themes/writer/	189.20kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/404.php	214.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/comments.php	1.38kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/footer.php	192.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/functions.php	1.80kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/header.php	901.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/index.php	1.61kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/readme.txt	364.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/screenshot.jpg	174.84kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/single.php	1.57kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/style.css	4.58kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/themes/writer/videos.js	1.78kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Writer add to WordPress?

The theme Writer 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 Writer?

Writer 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 Writer?

When Writer was activated and loaded for the first time it created 4 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
Writer
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo		Potential conflict with 8767 plugins or themes
a:1:{s:16:"sidebars_widgets";a:2:{s:4:"time";i:1645497392;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)
theme_mods_writer		The theme_mods_writer option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:18:"nav_menu_locations";a:0:{}}

During use Writer 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 Writer there were 4 options still present in the wp-options table:

current_theme
theme_mods_twentytwentytwo
theme_mods_writer
theme_switched

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

Installing Writer added 8 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
writer_comments_number	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_comments_number()
writer_custom_pings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_custom_pings()
writer_enqueue_comment_reply_script	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_enqueue_comment_reply_script()
writer_filter_wp_title	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_filter_wp_title()
writer_load_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_load_scripts()
writer_print_custom_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_print_custom_scripts()
writer_setup	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_setup()
writer_title	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare writer_title()

Using Writer 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 Writer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp theme install writer

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

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

wp theme install writer --activate

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

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

wp theme install writer --force

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

wp theme update writer

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

wp theme delete writer --force

Where can you download earlier versions of Writer?

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 Writer 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 Writer

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