wpsnoop: fix DD_Ratings plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does DD_Ratings version 1.7.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for DD_Ratings to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.7.1 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 1.7.1 of DD_Ratings 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 DD_Ratings 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 DD_Ratings add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/ 88.27kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/css/ 7.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/css/style.css 7.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/dd_ratings.php 2.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/ 33.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/icons32.png 12.68kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/menu.png 8.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/sprite_stars.png 3.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/stars_grey.png 1.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/stars_grey20percent.png 1.82kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/stars_grey50percent.png 1.87kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/stars_red.png 2.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/images/stars.png 924.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/ 34.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/add_to_admin_comments.php 4.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/add_to_admin_posts.php 8.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/add_to_comment_form.php 3.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/add_to_comment.php 1.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/functions.php 3.96kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/google_rich_snippets.php 873.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/shortcode.php 4.91kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/inc/stars.php 6.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/js/ 8.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/js/default.js 8.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dd-rating/readme.txt 2.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does DD_Ratings add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[averageRating] The averageRating 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 DD_Ratings?

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

What new PHP functions does DD_Ratings declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
showresults 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare showresults()
add_custom_box_dd_ratings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_custom_box_dd_ratings()
add_dd_rating 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_dd_rating()
add_dd_rating_to_comment 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_dd_rating_to_comment()
add_new_comment_columns 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_new_comment_columns()
add_new_posts_columns_custom 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_new_posts_columns_custom()
dd_add_custom_box_rating 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_add_custom_box_rating()
dd_add_files_to_body_tag 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_add_files_to_body_tag()
dd_add_style_to_backend 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_add_style_to_backend()
dd_averageshortcode 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_averageshortcode()
dd_manage_post_columns_custom 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_manage_post_columns_custom()
dd_rating_add_to_footer 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_rating_add_to_footer()
dd_rating_custom_box 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_rating_custom_box()
dd_rating_required 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_rating_required()
dd_rating_status 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_rating_status()
dd_save_rating 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare dd_save_rating()
editstars 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare editstars()
get_dd_average_comment 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_dd_average_comment()
get_dd_timestamp 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_dd_timestamp()
get_post_dd_average 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_post_dd_average()
inner_custom_box_dd_rating 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare inner_custom_box_dd_rating()
makecloud 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare makecloud()
makeitemlist 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare makeitemlist()
makeparticipantsicon 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare makeparticipantsicon()
makestarview 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare makestarview()
manage_dd_comment_columns 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare manage_dd_comment_columns()
save_dd_rating_in_comment 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare save_dd_rating_in_comment()
save_meta_boxes_dd_ratings 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare save_meta_boxes_dd_ratings()

Using DD_Ratings 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 DD_Ratings from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dd-rating


How to activate DD_Ratings from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dd-rating --activate


How to reinstall DD_Ratings from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dd-rating --force


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

wp plugin update dd-rating


How to delete DD_Ratings from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete dd-rating

Where can you download earlier versions of DD_Ratings?

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 DD_Ratings 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 DD_Ratings

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