wpsnoop: fix CodeShield plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does CodeShield version 5.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for CodeShield to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 5.0 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 5.0 of CodeShield 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 CodeShield 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: CodeShield

Plugin Slug: codeshield Internal ID: 14437 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 5.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 17 (934.21kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 3 Database Tables: 1 Function Count: 18 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does CodeShield add to WordPress?

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The plugin CodeShield added 17 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/	934.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/anime.ttf	28.14kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/arial.ttf	748.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/at.gif	120.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/at1.gif	343.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/blank.gif	747.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/COPYING	17.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/cs.js	6.89kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/cs.png	2.03kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/index.php		No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/jquery.lazyload.min.js	3.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/protect.php	31.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/README.txt	4.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/screenshot-1.jpg	64.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/screenshot-2.jpg	14.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/Screenshot-3.jpg	10.63kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/codeshield/select.jpg	384.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does CodeShield add to WordPress?

The plugin CodeShield added 3 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[PCODE]		The PCODE shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[Pcode]		The Pcode shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[pcode]		The pcode 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 CodeShield?

CodeShield created 1 new database table when it was installed in our test environment:

Table name	Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
wp_cs_fonts	The wp_cs_fonts table doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

After uninstalling and deleting CodeShield using WP-CLI there were 1 database table that still remained:

Table name	Status
wp_cs_fonts	Orphan/Zombie

Click the table name above for more information on what the orphan table could mean to your WordPress installation and some tips on how to deal with it.

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

When CodeShield was activated and loaded for the first time it created 2 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
cs_last_font		The cs_last_font option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
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cs_time		The cs_time option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
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During use CodeShield 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 CodeShield there were 3 options still present in the wp-options table:

cs_last_font
cs_time
recently_activated

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

Installing CodeShield added 18 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
install	30 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare install()
url	8 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare url()
add_codeshield_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_codeshield_button()
add_codeshield_tinymce_plugin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_codeshield_tinymce_plugin()
codeshield_my_refresh_mce	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare codeshield_my_refresh_mce()
cs_hex	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cs_hex()
cs_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cs_menu()
cs_opt	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cs_opt()
cs_upt	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cs_upt()
fonts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fonts()
hexrgb	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare hexrgb()
imaginator	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare imaginator()
protect_code	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare protect_code()
protectnotice	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare protectnotice()
register_codeshield_button	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_codeshield_button()
script_codeshield	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare script_codeshield()
up_font	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare up_font()
upd_font	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare upd_font()

Using CodeShield 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 CodeShield from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install codeshield

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

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

wp plugin install codeshield --activate

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

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

wp plugin install codeshield --force

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

wp plugin update codeshield

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

wp plugin delete codeshield

Where can you download earlier versions of CodeShield?

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 CodeShield 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 CodeShield

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