wpsnoop: fix Adsense for Authors(AFA) plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Adsense for Authors(AFA) 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 Adsense for Authors(AFA), plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Adsense for Authors(AFA).


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Adsense for Authors(AFA) leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does Adsense for Authors(AFA) version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Adsense for Authors(AFA) to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0 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 1.0 of Adsense for Authors(AFA) 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 Adsense for Authors(AFA) 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 Adsense for Authors(AFA) add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/adsense-for-authorsafa/ 15.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/adsense-for-authorsafa/adsenseShare.php 7.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/adsense-for-authorsafa/afa_style.css 2.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/adsense-for-authorsafa/readme.txt 2.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/adsense-for-authorsafa/widgetad.php 3.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Adsense for Authors(AFA) add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Adsense for Authors(AFA)?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Adsense for Authors(AFA)?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
afa_option_name[adposition] The afa_option_name[adposition] option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
afa_option_name[adpub_id] The afa_option_name[adpub_id] option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
widget_afawidget The widget_afawidget option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Adsense for Authors(AFA) may or may not create more options depending on how the plugin is configured and depending on which other themes and plugins are active in your specific hosting environment.

What new PHP functions does Adsense for Authors(AFA) declare when it is active?

Using Adsense for Authors(AFA) 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 Adsense for Authors(AFA) from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install adsense-for-authorsafa


How to activate Adsense for Authors(AFA) from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Adsense for Authors(AFA) after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install adsense-for-authorsafa --activate


How to reinstall Adsense for Authors(AFA) from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Adsense for Authors(AFA) which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install adsense-for-authorsafa --force


How to update Adsense for Authors(AFA) to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update adsense-for-authorsafa


How to delete Adsense for Authors(AFA) from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete adsense-for-authorsafa

Where can you download earlier versions of Adsense for Authors(AFA)?

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 Adsense for Authors(AFA) 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 Adsense for Authors(AFA)

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 Adsense for Authors(AFA). Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.