[Resolved] Function file and header.php changes after update

[Anton]

Hello guys!

I just updated Generatepress and realized that all my stuff in function.php and header.php disappeared.

In function.php I have the following code to get rid of the URL that gets created in buttons: https://docs.generatepress.com/article/generate_more_jump/

In header.php I have my Google analytics code.

Is there an easier way to do this? It gets quite time consuming adding everything back on every site. Hopefully there is a better way of doing it without having to use a bunch of plugins.

Thanks in advance and hat off for a great theme!

[David]

Hi there,

you should use a Child Theme for adding functions, as these will not be overwritten on theme update. Alternatively the Code Snippets Plugin. This article covers:
https://docs.generatepress.com/article/adding-php/

For GA Codes and other stuff you need to add the WP_Head you can use the Hook Element:

https://docs.generatepress.com/article/hooks-element-overview/

[Anton]

Hi David,

Thank you for your reply.

I am using a child theme, the “Marketer” one. But my function and header got over-written anyway. Or isn’t Marketer a child theme?

[David]

No, the Library Sites such as marketer just import GP Settings etc. not a child theme.

[Anton]

Affirmative.

Thanks a lot for the help, David.

Have a good weekend!

Best regards,
Anton

[David]

You’re welcome. Have a good weekend too!

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