wpsnoop: fix FAQ Schema plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does FAQ Schema version 1.0 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for FAQ Schema to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 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 1.0 of FAQ Schema 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 FAQ Schema 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 FAQ Schema add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/faq-schema/ 2.51kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/faq-schema/faq_schema.php 1.58kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/faq-schema/readme.txt 947.00B No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does FAQ Schema add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[faq] The faq shortcode has potential conflicts with at least 24 other plugins or themes.

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 FAQ Schema?

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

What new PHP functions does FAQ Schema declare when it is active?

Function   Conflicts Common Errors
faq_func 0 conflicts Fatal error: Cannot redeclare faq_func()

Using FAQ Schema 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 FAQ Schema from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install faq-schema


How to activate FAQ Schema from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install faq-schema --activate


How to reinstall FAQ Schema from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install faq-schema --force


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

wp plugin update faq-schema


How to delete FAQ Schema from the command line with WP-CLI

wp plugin delete faq-schema

Where can you download earlier versions of FAQ Schema?

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 FAQ Schema 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 FAQ Schema

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