wpsnoop: fix Embedder plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Embedder version 1.3.5 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Embedder to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.3.5 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 1.3.5 of Embedder 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 Embedder 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 Embedder add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/embedder/ 243.44kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin-ajax.php 8.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin-manage.php 14.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin-settings.php 11.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin.css 2.77kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin.js 18.05kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-admin.php 57.99kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-embed.php 16.14kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-main.php 6.38kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/emb-parser.php 9.36kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/images/ 3.66kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/images/1downarrow.png 584.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/images/1rightarrow.png 595.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/images/embedder.png 2.50kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/nbbc-1.4.5/ 86.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/nbbc-1.4.5/nbbc.php 86.49kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/embedder/readme.txt 8.12kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Embedder add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Embedder?

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

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

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
_debug 3 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _debug()
_pr 1 conflict Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _pr()
_echo 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare _echo()
emb_add_child_categories 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_child_categories()
emb_add_global_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_global_embeds()
emb_add_global_nested_embed 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_global_nested_embed()
emb_add_local_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_local_embeds()
emb_add_local_nested_embed 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_local_nested_embed()
emb_add_nested_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_nested_embeds()
emb_add_post_auto_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_add_post_auto_embeds()
emb_compare_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_compare_embeds()
emb_do_embed 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_do_embed()
emb_do_global_embed 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_do_global_embed()
emb_do_local_embed 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_do_local_embed()
emb_get_embed_attributes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_get_embed_attributes()
emb_get_match_default 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_get_match_default()
emb_get_parents 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_get_parents()
emb_get_value 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_get_value()
emb_is_disabled 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_is_disabled()
emb_is_set 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_is_set()
emb_prepare 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_prepare()
emb_print_r 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_print_r()
emb_print_t 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_print_t()
emb_println 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_println()
emb_process_attributes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_process_attributes()
emb_process_nested_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_process_nested_embeds()
emb_remove_local_embeds 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_remove_local_embeds()
emb_remove_shortcodes 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_remove_shortcodes()
emb_should_include 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_should_include()
emb_terms_in_list 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_terms_in_list()
emb_trace 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare emb_trace()

Using Embedder 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 Embedder from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install embedder


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

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

wp plugin install embedder --activate


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

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

wp plugin install embedder --force


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

wp plugin update embedder


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

wp plugin delete embedder

Where can you download earlier versions of Embedder?

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 Embedder 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 Embedder

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