wpsnoop: fix DBC Backup 2 plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin DBC Backup 2 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 DBC Backup 2, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with DBC Backup 2.


Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what DBC Backup 2 leaves behind after uninstalling it from a WordPress installation, there is a list down below for your convenience.

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What does DBC Backup 2 version 2.3.25 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for DBC Backup 2 to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.3.25 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 2.3.25 of DBC Backup 2 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 DBC Backup 2 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 DBC Backup 2 add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/ 40.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/dbcbackup-options.php 11.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/dbcbackup.php 5.03kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/inc/ 18.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/inc/admin_functions.php 5.30kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/inc/backup_run.php 1.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/inc/functions.php 8.55kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/inc/help_tab.php 2.54kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/index.php 30.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dbc-backup-2/readme.txt 6.01kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does DBC Backup 2 add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin DBC Backup 2?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by DBC Backup 2?

What new PHP functions does DBC Backup 2 declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
dbc_get_global_options 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbc_get_global_options()
dbcbackup_interval 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_interval()
dbcbackup_locale 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_locale()
dbcbackup_menu 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_menu()
dbcbackup_run 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_run()
dbcbackup_uninstall 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_uninstall()
damien_dbc_inc_my_page 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare damien_dbc_inc_my_page()
damien_dbc_set_default_options 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare damien_dbc_set_default_options()
dbc_backup_rss_display 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbc_backup_rss_display()
dbc_backup_settings_link 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbc_backup_settings_link()
dbcbackup_addslashes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_addslashes()
dbcbackup_backquote 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_backquote()
dbcbackup_close 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_close()
dbcbackup_data 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_data()
dbcbackup_fields 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_fields()
dbcbackup_header 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_header()
dbcbackup_open 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_open()
dbcbackup_read 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_read()
dbcbackup_rotate 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_rotate()
dbcbackup_structure 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_structure()
dbcbackup_write 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dbcbackup_write()

Using DBC Backup 2 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 DBC Backup 2 from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dbc-backup-2


How to activate DBC Backup 2 from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate DBC Backup 2 after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install dbc-backup-2 --activate


How to reinstall DBC Backup 2 from the command line with WP-CLI

To force a reinstallation of DBC Backup 2 which overwrites the current plugin without asking for confirmation you can use the following command:

wp plugin install dbc-backup-2 --force


How to update DBC Backup 2 to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update dbc-backup-2


How to delete DBC Backup 2 from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete dbc-backup-2

Where can you download earlier versions of DBC Backup 2?

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 DBC Backup 2 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 DBC Backup 2

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 DBC Backup 2. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.