wpsnoop: fix Ask Question plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Ask Question 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 Ask Question, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Ask Question.

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

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What does Ask Question version 1.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Ask Question to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1 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 of Ask Question 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 Ask Question 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: Ask Question

Plugin Slug: ask-question-by-birds-host Internal ID: 5239 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 12 (91.73kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 21 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Ask Question add to WordPress?

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

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/	91.73kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/askqestion.css	2.46kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/askquestion.php	22.16kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/banner-772x250.png	5.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/banner.png	5.07kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/captcha/	7.73kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/captcha/captcha.php	7.73kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/images/	2.94kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/images/icon.png	2.94kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/readme.txt	2.36kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/screenshot-1.png	27.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/ask-question-by-birds-host/screenshot-2.png	16.64kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Ask Question add to WordPress?

The plugin Ask Question added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[askquestion]		The askquestion shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

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 Ask Question?

Ask Question 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 Ask Question?

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

What new PHP functions does Ask Question declare when it is active?

Installing Ask Question added 21 new function 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
add_user_menu_bubble	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_user_menu_bubble()
display_userdatafields	2 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare display_userdatafields()
show_asks	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare show_asks()
add_askquestion_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_askquestion_columns()
askquestion_captcha_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_captcha_callback()
askquestion_captcha_prk_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_captcha_prk_callback()
askquestion_captcha_puk_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_captcha_puk_callback()
askquestion_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_init()
askquestion_number_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_number_callback()
askquestion_output_normal	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_output_normal()
askquestion_pagination	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_pagination()
askquestion_setting_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_setting_callback()
askquestion_setting_section_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_setting_section_callback()
askquestion_setting_user_response_callback	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_setting_user_response_callback()
askquestion_settings_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_settings_init()
askquestion_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_stats()
askquestion_title_placeholder	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare askquestion_title_placeholder()
create_askquestion_postype	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_askquestion_postype()
create_askquestion_tags	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_askquestion_tags()
manage_askquestion_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare manage_askquestion_columns()
publish_askquestion_hook	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare publish_askquestion_hook()

Using Ask Question 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 Ask Question from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install ask-question-by-birds-host

How to activate Ask Question from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install ask-question-by-birds-host --activate

How to reinstall Ask Question from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install ask-question-by-birds-host --force

How to update Ask Question to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update ask-question-by-birds-host

How to delete Ask Question from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete ask-question-by-birds-host

Where can you download earlier versions of Ask Question?

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 Ask Question 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 Ask Question

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 Ask Question. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.