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Theme repair
What it means: Restore theme files that may have been modified, corrupted, or infected.
How to use it: Use this when the active or inactive theme should match an official clean source.
Theme Refresher Guide
Theme RefresherExplained
Theme Refresher replaces WordPress.org theme files with a clean copy when theme files are suspected of infection, corruption, or unwanted edits. It helps restore trusted theme files while keeping cleanup decisions deliberate.
Trusted Source
Use known clean WordPress.org theme files.Theme Restore
Replace changed or damaged theme files.Files Refreshed
Confirm the refresh completed.Front-end Test
Review the site after repair.Restore clean theme files from a trusted source
Theme Refresher is built for repair situations where a theme should match its clean source. It helps support teams refresh theme files without manually uploading replacement packages through FTP or file manager tools.
Preserve custom work
What it means: Theme changes are often intentional, especially in child or custom themes.
How to use it: Confirm whether edits are legitimate before replacing any theme files.
Front-end validation
What it means: Theme refreshes can affect display, templates, and custom code.
How to use it: Test important pages after the refresh and confirm the site still renders correctly.
Follow-up checks
What it means: A refreshed theme should be verified with security and file review tools.
How to use it: Rerun scanner, auditor, and Watch Dog checks after restoration.
Important: Custom child themes and edited commercial themes should not be refreshed blindly.
