wpsnoop: fix ACF Page Builder plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin ACF Page Builder 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 ACF Page Builder, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with ACF Page Builder.

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

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What does ACF Page Builder version 1.1.4 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for ACF Page Builder to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1.4 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 1.1.4 of ACF Page Builder 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 ACF Page Builder 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.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: ACF Page Builder

Plugin Slug: acf-page-builder Internal ID: 924 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1.4 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 19 (85.96kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 7 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does ACF Page Builder add to WordPress?

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The plugin ACF Page Builder added 19 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/	85.96kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/acf-page-builder.php	1.91kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/admin/	46.89kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/admin/acf-fields.json	46.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/admin/functions.php	307.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/composer.json	585.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/includes/	8.84kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/includes/class.acf_page_builder.php	8.84kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/index.php	26.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/LICENSE.txt	17.67kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/	1.15kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/css/	230.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/css/acfpb_styles.css	230.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/functions.php	907.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/js/	37.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/public/js/start.js	37.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/README.md	3.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/README.txt	4.10kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/acf-page-builder/uninstall.php	1.05kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does ACF Page Builder add to WordPress?

The plugin ACF Page Builder did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin ACF Page Builder?

ACF Page Builder did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by ACF Page Builder?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the ACF Page Builder plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does ACF Page Builder declare when it is active?

Installing ACF Page Builder added 7 new functions to Wordpress at run-time. These functions are internal and generally aren't meant to be used except by developpers who wish to interface with the plugin to enhance or alter its behavior.

Function	Conflicts	Common Errors
get_sections	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_sections()
acfpg_init_admin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare acfpg_init_admin()
acfpg_init_public	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare acfpg_init_public()
activate_acf_page_builder	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare activate_acf_page_builder()
deactivate_acf_page_builder	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare deactivate_acf_page_builder()
run_acf_page_builder	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare run_acf_page_builder()
the_sections	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare the_sections()

Using ACF Page Builder 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 ACF Page Builder from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install acf-page-builder

How to activate ACF Page Builder from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate ACF Page Builder after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install acf-page-builder --activate

How to reinstall ACF Page Builder from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of ACF Page Builder which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install acf-page-builder --force

How to update ACF Page Builder to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update acf-page-builder

How to delete ACF Page Builder from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete acf-page-builder

Where can you download earlier versions of ACF Page Builder?

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 ACF Page Builder 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 ACF Page Builder

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 ACF Page Builder. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.