wpsnoop: fix Alex Syntax Highlighter plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Alex Syntax Highlighter.

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

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What does Alex Syntax Highlighter version 6.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Alex Syntax Highlighter to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 6.0 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 6.0 of Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter 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: Alex Syntax Highlighter

Plugin Slug: alex-syntax-highlighter Internal ID: 3541 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 6.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 12 (297.98kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Alex Syntax Highlighter add to WordPress?

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The plugin Alex Syntax Highlighter added 12 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/	297.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/alex.php	2.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/clike.js	8.44kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/codemirror.css	3.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/codemirror.js	117.99kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/css.js	3.68kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/index.php		No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/javascript.js	12.67kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/php.js	6.08kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/readme.txt	1.13kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/screenshot-1.png	134.87kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/alex-syntax-highlighter/xml.js	8.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Alex Syntax Highlighter add to WordPress?

The plugin Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter?

Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter?

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Alex Syntax Highlighter plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Alex Syntax Highlighter declare when it is active?

Installing Alex Syntax Highlighter added 3 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
stats_function	10 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare stats_function()
alex_syntax_highlighter_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare alex_syntax_highlighter_footer()
alex_syntax_highlighter_header	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare alex_syntax_highlighter_header()

Using Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install alex-syntax-highlighter

How to activate Alex Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Alex Syntax Highlighter after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install alex-syntax-highlighter --activate

How to reinstall Alex Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of Alex Syntax Highlighter which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install alex-syntax-highlighter --force

How to update Alex Syntax Highlighter to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update alex-syntax-highlighter

How to delete Alex Syntax Highlighter from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete alex-syntax-highlighter

Where can you download earlier versions of Alex Syntax Highlighter?

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 Alex Syntax Highlighter 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 Alex Syntax Highlighter

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 Alex Syntax Highlighter. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.