Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_avatar_url() 3414

[thedanielthorne]

The error reads: Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_avatar_url() (previously declared in /home/wstaging/subdomains/tax/public_html/wp-includes/link-template.php:3414) in /home/wstaging/subdomains/tax/public_html/wp-content/themes/zeyn/lib/custom_functions.php on line 623

This occurred when I updated to the new version of wordpress, 4.2

There was no issue before this. I can't access the wp-admin page so can't downgrade wordpress to see if that fixes it

[netweb]

Hi, this will be an issue with either the zeyn theme your using or something you have added yourself in custom_functions.php.

I suggest you contact the theme author for support or the WordPress support forums ​https://wordpress.org/support/

[tw2113]

To add some quick context to the issue. WordPress 4.2 added a new core function of the same name as the custom one found in the theme.

[nicholas_io]

That's why you should prefix your own functions and class.

[netweb]

Replying to tw2113:

To add some quick context to the issue. WordPress 4.2 added a new core function of the same name as the custom one found in the theme.

Thanks tw2113, full details here -> #21195

[knutsp]

WordPress adding a non-prefixed new function is not a defect? Shouldn't the this new function have been named wp_get_avatar_url?