wpsnoop: fix Extended API plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Extended API version 0.8.1 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Extended API to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.8.1 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 0.8.1 of Extended API 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 Extended API 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 Extended API add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/ 165.28kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/log/ No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/log/system.log No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/main.php 5.31kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/Model/ 677.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/Model/Settings.php 677.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/readme.txt 3.90kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/screenshot-1.jpg 152.83kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/extended-xml-rpc-api/settings_page.php 2.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Extended API add to WordPress?

Which new database tables are created by the WordPress plugin Extended API?

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

Option Name   Known Conflicts
allowed_functions The allowed_functions option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
extapi_installed The extapi_installed option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
namespace The namespace option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Extended API 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.

Using Extended API 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 Extended API from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install extended-xml-rpc-api


How to activate Extended API from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install extended-xml-rpc-api --activate


How to reinstall Extended API from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install extended-xml-rpc-api --force


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

wp plugin update extended-xml-rpc-api


How to delete Extended API from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete extended-xml-rpc-api

Where can you download earlier versions of Extended API?

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 Extended API 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 Extended API

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