wpsnoop: fix Content Shortcodes plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Content Shortcodes version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Content Shortcodes to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 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 1.0 of Content Shortcodes 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 Content Shortcodes 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 Content Shortcodes add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/content-shortcodes/ 6.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/content-shortcodes/content-shortcodes.php 4.07kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/content-shortcodes/readme.txt 2.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Content Shortcodes add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[content-shortcode] The content-shortcode 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 Content Shortcodes?

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

What new PHP functions does Content Shortcodes declare when it is active?

Using Content Shortcodes 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 Content Shortcodes from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install content-shortcodes


How to activate Content Shortcodes from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install content-shortcodes --activate


How to reinstall Content Shortcodes from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install content-shortcodes --force


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

wp plugin update content-shortcodes


How to delete Content Shortcodes from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete content-shortcodes

Where can you download earlier versions of Content Shortcodes?

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 Content Shortcodes 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 Content Shortcodes

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