wpsnoop: fix Better Categories plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Better Categories version 1.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Better Categories 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 Better Categories 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 Better Categories 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: Better Categories

Plugin Slug: better-categories Internal ID: 8069 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.2 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 6 (10.73kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 4 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Better Categories add to WordPress?

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The plugin Better Categories added 6 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/	10.73kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/arrows.gif	1.63kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/better-categories.php	7.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/css/	480.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/css/bc-os-style.css	480.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-categories/readme.txt	1.51kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Better Categories add to WordPress?

The plugin Better Categories 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 Better Categories?

Better Categories 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 Better Categories?

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

What new PHP functions does Better Categories declare when it is active?

Installing Better Categories added 4 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
load_custom_wp_admin_style	45 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_custom_wp_admin_style()
bc_os_admin_notice	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare bc_os_admin_notice()
bc_os_admin_paybox_cookie	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare bc_os_admin_paybox_cookie()
bc_os_print_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare bc_os_print_scripts()

Using Better Categories 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 Better Categories from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-categories

How to activate Better Categories from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-categories --activate

How to reinstall Better Categories from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-categories --force

How to update Better Categories to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update better-categories

How to delete Better Categories from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete better-categories

Where can you download earlier versions of Better Categories?

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 Better Categories 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 Better Categories

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