wpsnoop: fix Comments Loop plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Comments Loop version 0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/ 209.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/comments-loop.php 18.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/functions.php 17.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/license.txt 17.56kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/readme.txt 4.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/screenshot-1.png 75.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/comments-loop/screenshot-2.png 75.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Comments Loop add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[comment_count] The comment_count shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.
[comment_author] The comment_author shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[comment_date] The comment_date shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[comment_edit] The comment_edit shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[comment_link] The comment_link shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[comment_reply] The comment_reply shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[comment_time] The comment_time 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 Comments Loop?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
widget_comments-form The widget_comments-form option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
widget_comments-loop The widget_comments-loop option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
cl_comment_author 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_author()
cl_comment_author_avatar 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_author_avatar()
cl_comment_count 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_count()
cl_comment_date 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_date()
cl_comment_edit 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_edit()
cl_comment_form 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_form()
cl_comment_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_link()
cl_comment_meta 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_meta()
cl_comment_reply 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_reply()
cl_comment_time 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comment_time()
cl_comments_number 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_comments_number()
cl_form_bigtext 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_bigtext()
cl_form_checkbox 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_checkbox()
cl_form_label 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_label()
cl_form_multi_select 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_multi_select()
cl_form_radio 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_radio()
cl_form_select 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_select()
cl_form_select_n 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_select_n()
cl_form_smalltext 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_smalltext()
cl_form_text 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_form_text()
cl_widget_css 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare cl_widget_css()
comments_loop_callback 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare comments_loop_callback()
register_comments_loop_and_form_widget 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_comments_loop_and_form_widget()

Using Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install comments-loop


How to activate Comments Loop from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install comments-loop --activate


How to reinstall Comments Loop from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install comments-loop --force


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

wp plugin update comments-loop


How to delete Comments Loop from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete comments-loop

Where can you download earlier versions of Comments Loop?

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 Comments Loop 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 Comments Loop

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