wpsnoop: fix Facebook Tab Manager plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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Database Issues

ShortCode Issues

Function Issues

File System Issues

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What does Facebook Tab Manager version 3.4.5 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Facebook Tab Manager to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 3.4.5 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 3.4.5 of Facebook Tab Manager 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 Facebook Tab Manager 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: Facebook Tab Manager

Plugin Slug: facebook-tab-manager Internal ID: 26250 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 3.4.5 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 22 (615.08kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 5 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 41 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Facebook Tab Manager add to WordPress?

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The plugin Facebook Tab Manager added 22 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/	615.08kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/_notes/	10.76kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/_notes/dwsync.xml	1.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/_notes/facebook.png.mno	108.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/_notes/zz-old-template.php	9.18kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/channel.php	257.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/facebook.png	419.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-css.php	0.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-theme/	2.92kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-theme/_notes/	486.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-theme/_notes/dwsync.xml	486.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-theme/index.php	1.01kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab-theme/style.css	1.43kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/fbtab.php	41.94kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/loading.gif	31.81kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/readme.txt	18.55kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-1.png	281.71kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-2.png	24.52kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-3.png	62.00kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-4.png	75.78kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-5.png	50.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/facebook-tab-manager/screenshot-6.png	12.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Facebook Tab Manager add to WordPress?

The plugin Facebook Tab Manager added 5 new shortcodes when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

ShortCode		Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[fblike]		The fblike shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 9 other plugins or themes.
[fbplugin]		The fbplugin shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[fbtab]		The fbtab shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[fbtab_nav_menu]		The fbtab_nav_menu shortcode doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
[fbtab_width_test]		The fbtab_width_test 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 Facebook Tab Manager?

Facebook Tab Manager 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 Facebook Tab Manager?

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

What new PHP functions does Facebook Tab Manager declare when it is active?

Installing Facebook Tab Manager added 41 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
fblike	1 conflict	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fblike()
add_to_page_admin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare add_to_page_admin()
create_canvas	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_canvas()
create_fbtab_post_type	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare create_fbtab_post_type()
draw_taboptions	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare draw_taboptions()
fbplugin	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbplugin()
fbreveal	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbreveal()
fbt_get_stylesheet	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbt_get_stylesheet()
fbt_get_template	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbt_get_template()
fbtab_add_post_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_add_post_columns()
fbtab_admin_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_admin_menu()
fbtab_create_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_create_menu()
fbtab_css	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_css()
fbtab_doc	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_doc()
fbtab_edit_menu_list	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_edit_menu_list()
fbtab_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_footer()
fbtab_head	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_head()
fbtab_mce_css	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_mce_css()
fbtab_nav_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_nav_menu()
fbtab_no_related_posts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_no_related_posts()
fbtab_options_ui	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_options_ui()
fbtab_output_preloader	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_output_preloader()
fbtab_render_post_columns	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_render_post_columns()
fbtab_roles	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_roles()
fbtab_settings_page	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_settings_page()
fbtab_shortcode	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_shortcode()
fbtab_template_redirect	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_template_redirect()
fbtab_template_setup	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_template_setup()
fbtab_title	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_title()
fbtab_width_test	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fbtab_width_test()
get_fbtab_template	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_fbtab_template()
get_fbtab_templates	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare get_fbtab_templates()
https_content	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare https_content()
is_fbtab	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare is_fbtab()
my_fbtab_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare my_fbtab_menu()
register_fbtab_settings	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare register_fbtab_settings()
reveal_where	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare reveal_where()
save_fbt_theme	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare save_fbt_theme()
save_fbtab_data	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare save_fbtab_data()
wp_fbtab_footer	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_fbtab_footer()
wp_fbtab_head	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare wp_fbtab_head()

Using Facebook Tab Manager 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 Facebook Tab Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install facebook-tab-manager

How to activate Facebook Tab Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install facebook-tab-manager --activate

How to reinstall Facebook Tab Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install facebook-tab-manager --force

How to update Facebook Tab Manager to the latest version from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin update facebook-tab-manager

How to delete Facebook Tab Manager from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete facebook-tab-manager

Where can you download earlier versions of Facebook Tab Manager?

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 Facebook Tab Manager 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 Facebook Tab Manager

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