wpsnoop: fix Embed Articles plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Embed Articles version 7.0.3 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Embed Articles to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 7.0.3 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 7.0.3 of Embed Articles 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 Embed Articles 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 Embed Articles add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/ 441.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/dashboard.php 15.79kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/discover.php 3.24kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/ea.js 613.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/embedarticles-tinymce-plugin.js 2.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/embedarticles.css 19.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/facebook-user.php 12.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/favicon.png 515.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icon-168x168.jpg 3.97kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/ 66.42kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/ea_64x64.png 6.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/facebook_64x64.png 6.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/facebook.svg 819.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/furl_64x64.png 6.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/github.svg 1.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/google_64x64.png 6.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/google_plus.svg 1.73kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/instagram.svg 1.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/linkedin_64x64.png 6.21kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/linkedin.svg 0.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/mail.svg 954.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/mixx_64x64.png 6.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/orkut_64x64.png 5.86kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/pinterest.svg 1.10kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/pocket.svg 1.76kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/README.md 54.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/reddit.svg 2.17kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/tumblr.svg 517.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/twitter_64x64.png 6.89kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/twitter.svg 1.04kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/icons/youtube.svg 712.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/index.php 18.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/open-graph-protocol.php 34.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/readme.txt 10.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/reports.php 3.40kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/rrssb.min.js 3.74kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/rrssb.php 1.32kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/screenshot-1.jpg 23.48kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/screenshot-2.jpg 22.25kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/screenshot-3.jpg 27.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/screenshot-4.jpg 2.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/settings.php 7.00kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/ 160.13kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-activity-feed.php 4.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-comments-box.php 6.61kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-comments.php 20.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-embedded-post.php 4.72kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-follow-button.php 7.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-like-box.php 10.11kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-like-button.php 8.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-recommendations-bar.php 8.67kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-recommendations-box.php 8.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-send-button.php 3.06kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/class-facebook-social-plugin.php 7.16kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/comments.php 3.45kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/index.php 27.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/shortcodes.php 10.15kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/social-plugins.php 7.59kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/ 49.33kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/activity-feed.php 9.60kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/follow-button.php 5.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/index.php 27.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/like-box.php 14.35kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/like-button.php 6.39kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/recommendations-box.php 8.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/social-plugins/widgets/send-button.php 4.57kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/tinymce-button.png 886.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embed-articles/version.txt 19.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Embed Articles add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[embed_articles] The embed_articles shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 Embed Articles?

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

What new PHP functions does Embed Articles declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
add_container_tags 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_container_tags()
add_widget 3 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_widget()
add_widget_to_excerpt 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_widget_to_excerpt()
appthemes_add_quicktags 5 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare appthemes_add_quicktags()
button_js 4 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare button_js()
display_embedarticles_widget 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare display_embedarticles_widget()
ea_discover 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ea_discover()
ea_reports 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ea_reports()
ea_settings 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare ea_settings()
embed_admin_actions 2 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_admin_actions()
embed_articles_meta_box 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_articles_meta_box()
embed_articles_shortcode 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embed_articles_shortcode()
embedarticles_add_buttons 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embedarticles_add_buttons()
embedarticles_add_dashboard_widgets 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embedarticles_add_dashboard_widgets()
embedarticles_admin 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embedarticles_admin()
embedarticles_dashboard_widget_function 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embedarticles_dashboard_widget_function()
embedarticles_register_buttons 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare embedarticles_register_buttons()
get_rrssb 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_rrssb()

Using Embed Articles 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 Embed Articles from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install embed-articles


How to activate Embed Articles from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install embed-articles --activate


How to reinstall Embed Articles from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install embed-articles --force


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

wp plugin update embed-articles


How to delete Embed Articles from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete embed-articles

Where can you download earlier versions of Embed Articles?

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 Embed Articles 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 Embed Articles

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