wpsnoop: fix Dashboard Killer plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

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Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does Dashboard Killer version 1.0.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Dashboard Killer to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.0 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 1.0.0 of Dashboard Killer 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 Dashboard Killer 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: Dashboard Killer

Plugin Slug: dashboard-killer Internal ID: 18740 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 4 (44.38kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 1 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Dashboard Killer add to WordPress?

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The plugin Dashboard Killer added 4 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/dashboard-killer/	44.38kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dashboard-killer/dashboard-killer.php	1.56kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dashboard-killer/readme.txt	621.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dashboard-killer/screenshot-1.png	42.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Dashboard Killer add to WordPress?

The plugin Dashboard Killer did not add any shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Dashboard Killer?

Dashboard Killer did not create any new database tables when it was installed. It is possible that the plugin creates new database tables after an initial setup or configuration or after some period of use.

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

None. There may be settings which have been changed by installing the Dashboard Killer plugin however we do not yet track those changes.

What new PHP functions does Dashboard Killer declare when it is active?

Installing Dashboard Killer added 1 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
remove_dashboard_widgets		8 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare remove_dashboard_widgets()

Using Dashboard Killer 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 Dashboard Killer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dashboard-killer

How to activate Dashboard Killer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dashboard-killer --activate

How to reinstall Dashboard Killer from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dashboard-killer --force

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

wp plugin update dashboard-killer

How to delete Dashboard Killer from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete dashboard-killer

Where can you download earlier versions of Dashboard Killer?

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 Dashboard Killer 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 Dashboard Killer

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