wpsnoop: fix Fancybox plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

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

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What does Fancybox version 1.1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Fancybox to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 1.1.0 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 1.1.0 of Fancybox 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 Fancybox 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: Fancybox

Plugin Slug: fancy-box Internal ID: 26413 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 1.1.0 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 23 (235.97kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 3 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Fancybox add to WordPress?

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The plugin Fancybox added 23 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/	235.97kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_closebox.png	1.87kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_left.png	1.58kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_progress.png	12.12kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_right.png	1.61kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_e.png	146.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_n.png	144.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_ne.png	388.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_nw.png	374.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_s.png	147.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_se.png	393.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_sw.png	406.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_shadow_w.png	142.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_title_left.png	556.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_title_main.png	149.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancy_title_right.png	559.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/fancybox.php	1.59kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/jquery.easing.js	7.91kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/jquery.fancybox.css	4.47kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/jquery.fancybox.js	9.30kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/LICENSE	1.04kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/readme.txt	682.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/fancy-box/screenshot-1.png	190.50kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Fancybox add to WordPress?

The plugin Fancybox 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 Fancybox?

Fancybox 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 Fancybox?

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

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

Installing Fancybox 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
fancybox	3 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fancybox()
load_scripts	14 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_scripts()
load_styles	4 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare load_styles()

Using Fancybox 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 Fancybox from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install fancy-box

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

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

wp plugin install fancy-box --activate

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

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

wp plugin install fancy-box --force

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

wp plugin update fancy-box

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

wp plugin delete fancy-box

Where can you download earlier versions of Fancybox?

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 Fancybox 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 Fancybox

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