wpsnoop: fix DW ReWrite plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does DW ReWrite version 1.4.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for DW ReWrite to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.4.1 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 1.4.1 of DW ReWrite 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 DW ReWrite 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: DW ReWrite

Plugin Slug: dw-rewrite Internal ID: 21708 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.4.1 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 3 (4.25kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does DW ReWrite add to WordPress?

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The plugin DW ReWrite added 3 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/dw-rewrite/	4.25kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dw-rewrite/dw-rewrite.php	1.26kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/dw-rewrite/readme.txt	3.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does DW ReWrite add to WordPress?

The plugin DW ReWrite 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 DW ReWrite?

DW ReWrite 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 DW ReWrite?

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

What new PHP functions does DW ReWrite declare when it is active?

Installing DW ReWrite added 3 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
activate	33 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare activate()
deactivate	24 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare deactivate()
rewrite	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare rewrite()

Using DW ReWrite 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 DW ReWrite from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dw-rewrite

How to activate DW ReWrite from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dw-rewrite --activate

How to reinstall DW ReWrite from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install dw-rewrite --force

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

wp plugin update dw-rewrite

How to delete DW ReWrite from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete dw-rewrite

Where can you download earlier versions of DW ReWrite?

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 DW ReWrite 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 DW ReWrite

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