wpsnoop: fix BreweryDB plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does BreweryDB version 2.1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for BreweryDB to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.1.0 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 2.1.0 of BreweryDB 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 BreweryDB 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 BreweryDB add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/ 20.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/BreweryDB_Admin.php 2.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/BreweryDB.php 14.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/css/ 459.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/css/styles.css 459.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/documentation.txt 777.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/index.php 1.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/brewery-db/readme.txt 2.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does BreweryDB add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[beer] The beer shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 4 other plugins or themes.
[brewery] The brewery shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[brewerydb_beer] The brewerydb_beer shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[brewerydb_brewery] The brewerydb_brewery shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[brewerydb_featured] The brewerydb_featured 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 BreweryDB?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by BreweryDB?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
brewerydb_apikey The brewerydb_apikey option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
brewerydb_cachetime The brewerydb_cachetime option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use BreweryDB 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.

What new PHP functions does BreweryDB declare when it is active?

Using BreweryDB 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 BreweryDB from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install brewery-db


How to activate BreweryDB from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install brewery-db --activate


How to reinstall BreweryDB from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install brewery-db --force


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

wp plugin update brewery-db


How to delete BreweryDB from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete brewery-db

Where can you download earlier versions of BreweryDB?

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 BreweryDB 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 BreweryDB

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