wpsnoop: fix Display Post Views Count plugin conflicts, errors & issues

When the plugin Display Post Views Count 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 Display Post Views Count, plus learn which plugins and/or themes could be in conflict with Display Post Views Count.

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

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What does Display Post Views Count version 1.0.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Display Post Views Count to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.0.1 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 1.0.1 of Display Post Views Count 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 Display Post Views Count 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: Display Post Views Count

Plugin Slug: display-post-views-count Internal ID: 20606 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.0.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 7 (68.86kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 1 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 37 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Display Post Views Count add to WordPress?

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The plugin Display Post Views Count added 7 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/	68.86kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/display-post-views-count.php	44.21kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/evdpl-viewscount.pot	7.83kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/readme.txt	2.67kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/uninstall.php	844.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/viewscount-cache.js	167.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/display-post-views-count/viewscount-options.php	13.16kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Display Post Views Count add to WordPress?

The plugin Display Post Views Count added 1 new shortcode when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[evdpl_views]		The evdpl_views 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 Display Post Views Count?

Display Post Views Count 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 Display Post Views Count?

When Display Post Views Count was activated and loaded for the first time it created 2 new options in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
views_options		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
a:11:{s:5:"count";i:1;s:12:"exclude_bots";i:0;s:12:"display_home";i:0;s:14:"display_single";i:0;s:12:"display_page";i:0;s:15:"display_archive";i:0;s:14:"display_search";i:0;s:13:"display_other";i:0;s:8:"use_ajax";i:1;s:8:"template";s:18:"%VIEW_COUNT% views";s:20:"most_viewed_template";s:89:"<li><a href="%POST_URL%" title="%POST_TITLE%">%POST_TITLE%</a> - %VIEW_COUNT% views</li>";}
widget_views		Potential conflict with 1 plugin or theme
a:1:{s:12:"_multiwidget";i:1;}

During use Display Post Views Count 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.

After disabling and deleting Display Post Views Count there were 1 option still present in the wp-options table:

recently_activated

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What new PHP functions does Display Post Views Count declare when it is active?

Installing Display Post Views Count added 37 new function 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
evdpl_add_views_fields	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_add_views_fields()
evdpl_add_viewscount_column	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_add_viewscount_column()
evdpl_add_viewscount_column_content	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_add_viewscount_column_content()
evdpl_display_views_count_settings_link	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_display_views_count_settings_link()
evdpl_get_least_viewed	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_least_viewed()
evdpl_get_least_viewed_category	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_least_viewed_category()
evdpl_get_least_viewed_tag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_least_viewed_tag()
evdpl_get_most_viewed	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_most_viewed()
evdpl_get_most_viewed_category	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_most_viewed_category()
evdpl_get_most_viewed_tag	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_most_viewed_tag()
evdpl_get_totalviews	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_get_totalviews()
evdpl_increment_views	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_increment_views()
evdpl_process_viewscount	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_process_viewscount()
evdpl_should_views_be_displayed	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_should_views_be_displayed()
evdpl_snippet_text	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_snippet_text()
evdpl_sort_viewscount	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_sort_viewscount()
evdpl_sort_viewscount_column	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_sort_viewscount_column()
evdpl_the_views	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_the_views()
evdpl_views_activation	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_activation()
evdpl_views_fields	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_fields()
evdpl_views_join	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_join()
evdpl_views_options_parse	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_options_parse()
evdpl_views_orderby	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_orderby()
evdpl_views_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_shortcode()
evdpl_views_sorting	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_sorting()
evdpl_views_variables	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_variables()
evdpl_views_where	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_views_where()
evdpl_viewscount_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_menu()
evdpl_viewscount_page_admin_general_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_page_admin_general_stats()
evdpl_viewscount_page_admin_most_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_page_admin_most_stats()
evdpl_viewscount_page_general_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_page_general_stats()
evdpl_viewscount_page_most_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_page_most_stats()
evdpl_viewscount_round_number	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_round_number()
evdpl_viewscount_textdomain	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_textdomain()
evdpl_viewscount_wp_stats	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_viewscount_wp_stats()
evdpl_widget_views_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_widget_views_init()
evdpl_wp_postview_cache_count_enqueue	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare evdpl_wp_postview_cache_count_enqueue()

Using Display Post Views Count 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 Display Post Views Count from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install display-post-views-count

How to activate Display Post Views Count from the command line with WP-CLI

To immediately activate Display Post Views Count after WP-CLI downloads the latest version you can use the following command:

wp plugin install display-post-views-count --activate

How to reinstall Display Post Views Count from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install display-post-views-count --force

How to update Display Post Views Count to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update display-post-views-count

How to delete Display Post Views Count from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete display-post-views-count

Where can you download earlier versions of Display Post Views Count?

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 Display Post Views Count 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 Display Post Views Count

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 Display Post Views Count. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.