Is My Theme 2.7 Compatible?

November 3rd, 2008 Nathan Rice

Let me go ahead and answer the question that a LOT of people are going to be asking over the next several weeks as the release of WordPress 2.7 draws closer. Yes. Your theme, more than likely, will be compatible with WordPress 2.7.

That is to say, it won’t break under 2.7. However, this latest version of WordPress does add a good many NEW features to themes that, unless properly accounted for, your theme probably won’t be taking advantage of immediately.

For instance, threaded comments. Even if you turn on threaded comments in your new 2.7 Admin settings, unless your theme is using the new wp_list_comments() function in its comments.php file, you won’t see any threaded comments. A minor detail, but it is worth noting.

So, while 2.7 will most likely NOT break your theme, you should also keep in mind that it probably won’t be take advantage of the newest 2.7 theme features — at least not at first. Check back with your theme’s developer to see if they have plan for adding the new features into your theme in the future.

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19 Responses to “Is My Theme 2.7 Compatible?”

Chris Ross Said:

is_sticky() … I know there’s a lot of major upgrades coming but I can’t help but get giddy about the is_sticky() option for templates. With luck, all of our themes will go smoothly but just incase, everybody should remember that it’s possible to install a second copy of WP on the web server to test their theme before it goes live.

Comment made on November 3rd, 2008 at 11:58 am

Mr Javo Said:

Hey thanks for this note, I will need to edit my threaded comments plugin…

Comment made on November 9th, 2008 at 6:07 pm

Lee Munroe Said:

Good to hear although I’m always skeptical about updating Wordpress - it doesn’t always go to plan

Comment made on November 21st, 2008 at 3:06 am

Nehemoth Said:

That’s nice to know it, but what about people like me which are using a Theme that looks like there isn’t support anymore.

I’m using summerfruit which I really love it, but I couldn’t fine much information on web from the creator, even it has some issues for example with quotes and others things that I would like to be different.

I supposed I should change my theme soon which a 2.7 compatible one and maybe a new layout.

BTW do you know a place where I can find info of what to expect when I change my theme?.

I’m please remember, I’m no a programer.

Best Regards

Comment made on December 13th, 2008 at 6:42 pm

Alex Said:

Something happen to break lines, any help?

Comment made on December 15th, 2008 at 7:19 pm

Chip Said:

I would like to add here a valuable advice. I did not know about it until it hit me and my domain got blocked for high bandwidth.

I initially had BTC (Brian’s Threaded Comments) installed. When I disabled it, I did not check the error_log to see everything is functioning as supposed to. The next day, my blog was blocked.

So be sure to remove all references to any plugin in the comments file.

Comment made on December 21st, 2008 at 4:15 pm

Nehemoth Said:

I can tell, summerfruit is compatible with Wordpress 2.7.

I did the upgrade and everything is working like a charm.

Comment made on December 21st, 2008 at 6:42 pm

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