wpsnoop: fix ClearSpam plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does ClearSpam version 0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for ClearSpam to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.1 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 0.1 of ClearSpam 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 ClearSpam 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 ClearSpam add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/clearspam/ 4.94kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/clearspam/clearspam.php 2.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/clearspam/readme.txt 2.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does ClearSpam add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin ClearSpam?

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

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

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
cs_admin 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cs_admin()

Using ClearSpam 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 ClearSpam from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install clearspam


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

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

wp plugin install clearspam --activate


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

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

wp plugin install clearspam --force


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

wp plugin update clearspam


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

wp plugin delete clearspam

Where can you download earlier versions of ClearSpam?

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 ClearSpam 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 ClearSpam

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