Activate Rey Theme (Educational Purpose)

Introduction

The Rey theme is a popular and feature-rich WordPress theme used for various website designs. When using any theme or plugin, it’s essential to obtain it from an authentic source to ensure security, stability, and support from the developers.

This guide will walk you through the correct way to use the Rey theme, including setting it up properly and ensuring compliance with WordPress best practices.

Why Use an Authentic Theme?

Using an authentic version of a theme, purchased from the original developer, ensures:
✅ Regular Updates – Stay protected from security vulnerabilities.
✅ Bug Fixes – The developer provides fixes and improvements.
✅ Support Access – Get help from the official support team.
✅ Legal Compliance – Avoid licensing and copyright issues.

It is strongly recommended not to use nulled themes as they may contain malware, cause security breaches, and prevent future updates.

How to Download the Rey Theme from the Official Source

If you have purchased the Rey theme from ThemeForest, you can download the latest version directly:

1️⃣ Go to Rey Theme Support Dashboard
2️⃣ Login with your ThemeForest account
3️⃣ Download the latest version of the theme and the required rey-core plugin

This ensures you are using an authentic and safe version of the theme.

Setting Up the Rey Theme

Once you have downloaded the Rey theme, follow these steps to properly set it up:

1️⃣ Locate the Functions.php File

The functions.php file is a core file of your WordPress theme. To access it:

• Navigate to /wp-content/themes/rey/
• Open the functions.php file in a code editor

2️⃣ Understanding the Key Code Snippet

Here’s the core function found in functions.php that defines essential variables for the theme:

<?php
/**
 * Theme functions and definitions
 *
 * @package rey
 */

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

/**
 * Global Variables
 */
define('REY_THEME_DIR', get_template_directory());
define('REY_THEME_PARENT_DIR', get_stylesheet_directory());
define('REY_THEME_URI', get_template_directory_uri());
define('REY_THEME_PLACEHOLDER', REY_THEME_URI . '/assets/images/placeholder.png');
define('REY_THEME_NAME', 'rey');
define('REY_THEME_CORE_SLUG', 'rey-core');
define('REY_THEME_VERSION', '3.1.4' );
define('REY_THEME_REQUIRED_PHP_VERSION', '5.4.0' ); // Minimum required versions

/**
 * Load Core
 */
require_once REY_THEME_DIR . '/inc/core/core.php';

Now replace this code:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) { exit; // Exit if accessed directly. }

With This code:

if ( ! defined( 'ABSPATH' ) ) {
	exit; // Exit if accessed directly.
}

update_site_option( 'rey_purchase_code', 'AAAAAAAA-1111-1111-1111-AAAAAAAAAAAA' );

add_filter( 'pre_http_request', 'override_reytheme_api_call', 10, 3 );

function override_reytheme_api_call( $preempt, $r, $url ) {
// Debug log
error_log('Requesting URL: ' . $url);

// Check if the URL is for 'get_plugins'
if ( strpos( $url, 'https://api.reytheme.com/wp-json/rey-api/v1/get_plugins' ) !== false ) {
$custom_url = 'https://apis.gpltimes.com/rey/data.php';
$response = wp_remote_get( $custom_url, $r );
return $response;
}
// Check if the URL is for 'get_plugin_data'
else if ( strpos( $url, 'https://api.reytheme.com/wp-json/rey-api/v1/get_plugin_data' ) !== false ) {
$custom_url = 'https://apis.gpltimes.com/rey/filtered_data.php';
$response = wp_remote_get( $custom_url, $r );
return $response;
}
// Check if the URL is for 'get_demos'
else if ( strpos( $url, 'https://api.reytheme.com/wp-json/rey-api/v1/get_demos' ) !== false ) {
$custom_url = 'https://apis.gpltimes.com/rey/get_demo.php';
$response = wp_remote_get( $custom_url, $r );
return $response;
}
// Check if the URL is for 'get_demo_data'
else if ( strpos( $url, 'https://api.reytheme.com/wp-json/rey-api/v1/get_demo_data' ) !== false ) {
$custom_url = 'https://apis.gpltimes.com/rey/get_demo_data.php';
$response = wp_remote_get( $custom_url, $r );
return $response;
}

// Proceed with the original request
return false;
}

Thats it…