wpsnoop: fix Flash API plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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

Troubleshooting theme and plugin conflicts is easier when you know what Flash API 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 Flash API version 2.0.2 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Flash API to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 2.0.2 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 2.0.2 of Flash 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 Flash 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.

Summary of WordPress plugin analysis: Flash API

Plugin Slug: flash-api Internal ID: 27755 Addon Type: Plugin Version: 2.0.2 Price: Free Source: WordPress.org Files: 17 (788.79kB) Short Codes: [ / ] 0 Database Tables: 0 Function Count: 14 Code Review: Search Provit

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Which new files does Flash API add to WordPress?

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The plugin Flash API added 17 new files when it was installed with WP-CLI in our WordPress test environment.

Type & Path	Size	Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/	788.79kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/flash_api.php	9.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/flash_example/	634.69kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/flash_example/flash_api_example.fla	599.50kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/flash_example/flash_api_example.swf	35.19kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/includes/	171.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/includes/test.php	171.00B	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/js/	7.73kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/js/flash_api.js	0.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/js/MD5.js	6.75kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/readme.txt	3.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/screenshot-1.png	36.81kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/screenshot-2.png	14.60kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/screenshot-3.png	70.40kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/style.css	0.98kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/wsrv.php	3.63kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-api/xmlLib.php	6.62kB	No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Flash API add to WordPress?

The plugin Flash API 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 Flash API?

Flash API 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 Flash API?

When Flash API was activated and loaded for the first time it created 1 new option in the wp_options table. Any known conflicts will be shown in red.

Option Name		Known Conflicts
flash_api_key		The flash_api_key option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
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During use Flash 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.

After disabling and deleting Flash API there were 2 options still present in the wp-options table:

flash_api_key
recently_activated

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What new PHP functions does Flash API declare when it is active?

Installing Flash API added 14 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
disable_autosave	6 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare disable_autosave()
fapi_admin_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fapi_admin_init()
fapi_metabox	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fapi_metabox()
fapi_save_options	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fapi_save_options()
fapi_user_apikey_save	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fapi_user_apikey_save()
fapi_user_profile_hook	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare fapi_user_profile_hook()
flash_api_form	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_form()
flash_api_functions	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_functions()
flash_api_help	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_help()
flash_api_init	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_init()
flash_api_menu	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_menu()
flash_api_register	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_register()
flash_api_scripts	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_scripts()
flash_api_style	0 conflicts	Fatal error: Cannot redeclare flash_api_style()

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

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

wp plugin install flash-api

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

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

wp plugin install flash-api --activate

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

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

wp plugin install flash-api --force

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

wp plugin update flash-api

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

wp plugin delete flash-api

Where can you download earlier versions of Flash 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 Flash 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 Flash 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 Flash API. Different versions of WordPress could implement the features of this plugin in slightly different ways as well.