wpsnoop: fix Better Hints for WordPress plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Better Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress version 1.3.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Better Hints for WordPress to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3.1 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 1.3.1 of Better Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress

Plugin Slug: better-hints Internal ID: 8118 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.3.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 12 (60.25kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 42 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Better Hints for WordPress add to WordPress?

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

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/	60.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/css/	2.71kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/css/style.css	2.71kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/index.php	43.13kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/js/	2.06kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/js/script.js	2.06kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/languages/	11.22kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/languages/betterhints-de_DE.mo	2.44kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/languages/betterhints-de_DE.po	3.17kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/languages/wphints-de_DE.mo	2.44kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/languages/wphints-de_DE.po	3.17kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/better-hints/readme.txt	1.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Better Hints for WordPress add to WordPress?

The plugin Better Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress?

Better Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress?

When Better Hints for WordPress was activated and loaded for the first time it created 1 new option in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
widget_betterhints_widget_area_id		The widget_betterhints_widget_area_id option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}

During use Better Hints for WordPress 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.

After disabling and deleting Better Hints for WordPress there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:

recently_activated
widget_betterhints_widget_area_id

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What new PHP functions does Better Hints for WordPress declare when it is active?

Installing Better Hints for WordPress added 42 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
is_product	5 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare is_product()
betterhints_add_cpt_to_pll	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_add_cpt_to_pll()
betterhints_add_meta_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_add_meta_box()
betterhints_add_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_add_scripts()
betterhints_add_to_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_add_to_footer()
betterhints_addhintclick	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_addhintclick()
betterhints_admin_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_admin_init()
betterhints_admin_notices	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_admin_notices()
betterhints_check_serial	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_check_serial()
betterhints_create_post_type	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_create_post_type()
betterhints_custom_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_custom_columns()
betterhints_customizer_options	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_customizer_options()
betterhints_display_meta_box	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_display_meta_box()
betterhints_get_domain	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_get_domain()
betterhints_get_userrole	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_get_userrole()
betterhints_hex2rgba	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_hex2rgba()
betterhints_html	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_html()
betterhints_is_android	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_android()
betterhints_is_android_mobile	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_android_mobile()
betterhints_is_android_tablet	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_android_tablet()
betterhints_is_ios	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_ios()
betterhints_is_ipad	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_ipad()
betterhints_is_iphone	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_iphone()
betterhints_is_ipod	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_ipod()
betterhints_is_mobile_device	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_mobile_device()
betterhints_is_tablet	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_tablet()
betterhints_is_windows	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_is_windows()
betterhints_load_textdomain	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_load_textdomain()
betterhints_load_widget_area	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_load_widget_area()
betterhints_options_page	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_options_page()
betterhints_options_validate	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_options_validate()
betterhints_orderby	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_orderby()
betterhints_request_edit_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_request_edit_columns()
betterhints_sanitize_number	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_sanitize_number()
betterhints_save_meta_box_data	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_save_meta_box_data()
betterhints_save_post	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_save_post()
betterhints_setting_string	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_setting_string()
betterhints_sortable_hint_column	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_sortable_hint_column()
betterhints_submenu_page	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_submenu_page()
betterhints_translate__	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare betterhints_translate__()
get_betterhints_with_meta	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_betterhints_with_meta()
is_betterhints_pro	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare is_betterhints_pro()

Using Better Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-hints

How to activate Better Hints for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-hints --activate

How to reinstall Better Hints for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install better-hints --force

How to update Better Hints for WordPress to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update better-hints

How to delete Better Hints for WordPress from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete better-hints

Where can you download earlier versions of Better Hints for WordPress?

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 Hints for WordPress 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 Hints for WordPress

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