wpsnoop: fix Flash Media Playback plugin conflicts, errors & issues

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


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

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What does Flash Media Playback version 0.9 add to WordPress? Answers Here.

This is an automatically generated report - it is possible for Flash Media Playback to perform differently in your installation, previous versions before 0.9 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 0.9 of Flash Media Playback 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 Media Playback 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 Flash Media Playback add to WordPress?

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Type & Path Size Conflicts
wp-content/plugins/flash-media-playback/ 154.41kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-media-playback/expressinstall.swf 4.71kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-media-playback/FMP-embed.php 20.95kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-media-playback/readme.txt 2.94kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp-content/plugins/flash-media-playback/screenshot-1.jpg 125.81kB No known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

Which new shortcodes does Flash Media Playback add to WordPress?

ShortCode   Known Plugin or Theme conflicts
[FMP] The FMP shortcode has potential conflict with at least 1 other plugin or theme.

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 Flash Media Playback?

Which new options are added to the wp-options table by Flash Media Playback?

Option Name   Known Conflicts
wp_FMP_autohide The wp_FMP_autohide option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_autoplay The wp_FMP_autoplay option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_bgcolor The wp_FMP_bgcolor option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_configuration The wp_FMP_configuration option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_controlbar_style The wp_FMP_controlbar_style option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_flashplayer The wp_FMP_flashplayer option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_height The wp_FMP_height option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_HTML5 The wp_FMP_HTML5 option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_http_streaming The wp_FMP_http_streaming option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_loop The wp_FMP_loop option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_playbutton The wp_FMP_playbutton option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_poster The wp_FMP_poster option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_scale_mode The wp_FMP_scale_mode option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_skin The wp_FMP_skin option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_stream_type The wp_FMP_stream_type option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_swfobject The wp_FMP_swfobject option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.
wp_FMP_width The wp_FMP_width option doesn't have any known conflicts with other themes or plugins.

During use Flash Media Playback 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.

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

Using Flash Media Playback 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 Media Playback from the command line with WP-CLI

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

wp plugin install flash-media-playback


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

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

wp plugin install flash-media-playback --activate


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

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

wp plugin install flash-media-playback --force


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

wp plugin update flash-media-playback


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

wp plugin delete flash-media-playback

Where can you download earlier versions of Flash Media Playback?

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 Media Playback 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 Media Playback

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