If I delete the "active" theme from the web host, what happens?

  • Resolved Jeremy Powers

    (@jeremy-powers)


    14 years, 4 months ago

    I downloaded a new theme today, my first theme download, and I did not “preview” it before I installed it. Now I am getting the following error when I attempt to view or log-in to my site:

    Fatal error: Call to undefined function register_nav_menu() in D:\Hosting\6108890\html\index\wp-content\themes\voidy\functions.php on line 267

    It is entirely probable I did something wrong here, but I need to regain access to my site. If I delete the downloaded theme from my web hosting content file manager, will wordpress go to the default theme? Is there a way to “backdoor” into the admin panel so I can change my theme back to the default?

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  • will wordpress go to the default theme?

    Yes

    Is there a way to “backdoor” into the admin panel so I can change my theme back to the default?

    Not really. Deleting/renaming the current theme’s folder is the recommended route in these situations.

    Thread Starter Jeremy Powers

    (@jeremy-powers)

    esmi – just what I was hoping for! WordPress has been a great resource. My first problem, and I get free help in less than 20 minutes!

    I deleted the theme folder from my hosting account, and the site went back to default. Thank you for the assistance.

    You’re very welcome. ??

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