wpsnoop: fix AB-Video plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin AB-Video conflicts or throws a PHP error we hope wpsnoop can help you to fix the issue quickly.


Discover which shortcodes wp-options PHP functions database tables and files are created by AB-Video, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with AB-Video.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what AB-Video leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does AB-Video version 1.2.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for AB-Video to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.2.2 may have created a different set of shortcodes, used different function names or could have created entirely different database tables to store settings and operate. This is not an exhaustive list but shows how version 1.2.2 of AB-Video behaves when installed and removed on a clean installation of WordPress.

We have not tested individual shortcodes, features or settings of this plugin but instead have concentrated on the potential for obvious errors and conflicts which can occur, if you need help with the plugin in your local installation you can get WordPress help and support for AB-Video by clicking here.

Our testing covered the free version of this plugin there may or may not be a paid version or premium version available for purchase that unlocks additional features and could behave in a slightly or very different manner.

Which new files does AB-Video add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/ab-video/ 11.70kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ab-video/ab_video.php 8.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ab-video/readme.txt 3.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does AB-Video add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[dailymotion] The dailymotion shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 11 other plugins or themes.
[vimeo] The vimeo shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 37 other plugins or themes.
[youtube] The youtube shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 54 other plugins or themes.

Note: We have not yet checked to see if these shortcodes work as expected in pages, posts, sidebar widgets, or when set as the page title, in content, in the excert, in menus or anywhere else within a WordPress installation. A shortcode could produce errors due to parameters added when it is used, or if the plugin is updated and the format of the shortcode has changed.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin AB-Video?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by AB-Video?

What new PHP functions does AB-Video declare when it is active?

Using AB-Video from the command line with WP-CLI

The following commands are provided for convenience and should only be used if you understand how WP-CLI works. These commands refer to a single WordPress instance and may need to be modified if you are working with a Multisite installation.


How to install AB-Video from the command line with WP-CLI

Navigate to the root of your WordPress installation and type the following command:

wp plugin install ab-video


How to activate AB-Video from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate AB-Video after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install ab-video --activate


How to reinstall AB-Video from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of AB-Video which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install ab-video --force


How to update AB-Video to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update ab-video


How to delete AB-Video from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete ab-video

Where can you download earlier versions of AB-Video?

Whenever possible you should use the latest version of plugins and themes, however if you have recently updated and discovered that you need to install an earlier version you may be able to download other versions of AB-Video from the WordPress repository by visiting this link.

Please note that installing earlier versions of a theme or plugin is not generally a recommended course of action for most users and could re-introduce security, stability or other issues in AB-Video

About our testing enviroment

Tests were conducted using Apache 2.4.29, PHP 7.2 on Ubuntu 18.04, MySQL 5.7.33 and WordPress 5.9

It is very possible that different versions of PHP such as PHP 8.0, PHP 7.4, or PHP 7.3 could behave differently with AB-Video. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.