wpsnoop: fix Columns for Bootstrap plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Columns for Bootstrap version 1.01 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Columns for Bootstrap to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.01 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 1.01 of Columns for Bootstrap 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 Columns for Bootstrap 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 Columns for Bootstrap add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/columns-for-bootstrap/ 9.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/columns-for-bootstrap/columns.css 551.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/columns-for-bootstrap/columns.php 6.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/columns-for-bootstrap/readme.txt 2.52kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Columns for Bootstrap add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[column] The column shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 28 other plugins or themes.
[column-group] The column-group shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 Columns for Bootstrap?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Columns for Bootstrap?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
bootstrap_columns_notice The bootstrap_columns_notice option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
bootstrap_columns_theme_name The bootstrap_columns_theme_name option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
bootstrap_columns_theme_version The bootstrap_columns_theme_version option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Columns for Bootstrap 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 Columns for Bootstrap declare when it is active?

Using Columns for Bootstrap 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 Columns for Bootstrap from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install columns-for-bootstrap


How to activate Columns for Bootstrap from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install columns-for-bootstrap --activate


How to reinstall Columns for Bootstrap from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install columns-for-bootstrap --force


How to update Columns for Bootstrap to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update columns-for-bootstrap


How to delete Columns for Bootstrap from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete columns-for-bootstrap

Where can you download earlier versions of Columns for Bootstrap?

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 Columns for Bootstrap 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 Columns for Bootstrap

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