wpsnoop: fix al3x File Manager plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin al3x File Manager 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 al3x File Manager, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with al3x File Manager.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what al3x File Manager leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does al3x File Manager version 1.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for al3x File Manager to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.2 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 of al3x File Manager 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 al3x File Manager 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 al3x File Manager add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/ 379.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/donatenote.php 275.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/faq.php 7.64kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/filemanager.php 7.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/frontend_public.php 334.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/frontend.php 1.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/ 18.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/afm.png 686.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/ajax-loader.gif 847.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/file.gif 110.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/file.png 313.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/folder-closed.gif 105.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/folder-closed.png 239.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/folder.gif 106.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/folder.png 248.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/minus.gif 837.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/plus.gif 841.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-black-line.gif 1.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-black.gif 1.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-default-line.gif 1.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-default.gif 1.19kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-famfamfam-line.gif 807.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-famfamfam.gif 1.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-gray-line.gif 1.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-gray.gif 1.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-red-line.gif 1.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/treeview-red.gif 1.20kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/images/x.png 348.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/index.php No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/ 205.43kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.cookie.js 3.84kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.js 176.23kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.treeview.async.js 2.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.treeview.edit.js 1.53kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.treeview.js 8.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/js/jquery.treeview.sortable.js 12.85kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/license.txt 34.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/main.php 19.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/readme.txt 5.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/screenshot-1.png 28.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/screenshot-2.png 44.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/uploads/ 32.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/uploads/.htaccess 31.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/uploads/index.php 1.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/al3x-file-manager/usermanager.php 4.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does al3x File Manager add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin al3x File Manager?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by al3x File Manager?

What new PHP functions does al3x File Manager declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
getfilelist 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare getfilelist()
al3x_adm_menu 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_adm_menu()
al3x_build_html_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_build_html_options()
al3x_create_dir 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_create_dir()
al3x_del_user_by_id 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_del_user_by_id()
al3x_delete_dir_tree 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_delete_dir_tree()
al3x_directory_html 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_directory_html()
al3x_download 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_download()
al3x_edit_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_edit_user()
al3x_file_manager_faq 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_file_manager_faq()
al3x_file_manager_file 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_file_manager_file()
al3x_file_manager_user 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_file_manager_user()
al3x_format_size 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_format_size()
al3x_front_output 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_front_output()
al3x_front_public 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_front_public()
al3x_frontend 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_frontend()
al3x_get_all_users 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_get_all_users()
al3x_get_user_by_id 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_get_user_by_id()
al3x_killdonatenote 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_killdonatenote()
al3x_notify 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_notify()
al3x_tree_js 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_tree_js()
al3x_user_login 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_user_login()
al3x_verify_updir 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare al3x_verify_updir()
install_al3x_file_manager 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare install_al3x_file_manager()
uninstall_al3x_file_manager 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare uninstall_al3x_file_manager()

Using al3x File Manager 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 al3x File Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install al3x-file-manager


How to activate al3x File Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate al3x File Manager after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install al3x-file-manager --activate


How to reinstall al3x File Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of al3x File Manager which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install al3x-file-manager --force


How to update al3x File Manager to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update al3x-file-manager


How to delete al3x File Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete al3x-file-manager

Where can you download earlier versions of al3x File Manager?

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 al3x File Manager 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 al3x File Manager

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 al3x File Manager. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.